Royal Blue

#2C40EC

General Information about Royal Blue (#2C40EC)

The hexadecimal color #2C40EC, commonly known as Royal Blue, is a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It's located in the blue region of the color spectrum and has a regal and sophisticated feel. In the RGB color model, #2C40EC is composed of 17.3% red, 25.1% green, and 92.5% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 81% cyan, 73% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7% black. The color is frequently utilized to evoke feelings of trust, loyalty, and intelligence, rendering it appropriate for designs in finance, technology, and education. Its visual appeal ensures its frequent incorporation into branding and user interface design, where it draws attention and creates a distinct impact.

The hex color #2C40EC, also known as Royal Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially concerning color contrast. When used as a background color, it requires very light text (white or near-white) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, ideally adhering to WCAG AA or AAA standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using a color contrast checker is crucial to verify compliance. For users with visual impairments, including those with low vision or color blindness, inadequate contrast can make content difficult or impossible to perceive. Therefore, thoughtful consideration and testing are essential when incorporating #2C40EC into designs intended for a broad audience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 64 236
RGB44 64 236
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.75deg 83.48% 54.9%
233.7583.4854.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.75deg 17.25% 7.45%
233.7517.257.45HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C40EC
rgb44 64 236
hsl233.75deg 83.48% 54.9%
cmyk81.36% 72.88% 0% 7.45%
hwb233.75deg 17.25% 7.45%
xyz-d650.18 0.1 0.8
oklch0.4901 0.2527 268.37
oklab0.4901 -0.01 -0.25
CMYK
81.36% 72.88% 0% 7.45%
81.3672.8807.45CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.18 0.1 0.8
0.180.10.8XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4901 0.2527 268.37
0.49010.2527268.37LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4901 -0.01 -0.25
0.4901-0.01-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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