Chambray

#2C4A88

General Information about Chambray

The hex color #2C4A88, commonly known as Chambray, is a dark, muted shade of blue with a subtle grayish undertone. It falls within the blue color family and has a relatively low saturation, giving it a calm and understated appearance. In the RGB color model, #2C4A88 is composed of 17.3% red, 29% green, and 53.3% blue. This combination results in a color that evokes feelings of tranquility, stability, and professionalism. Chambray is often associated with denim fabrics, hence its name, and shares similarities with colors like slate blue and dusty blue. It is a versatile color that can be used in various design applications to create a sense of sophistication and serenity.

The color #2C4A88, also known as Chambray, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its relatively low luminance contrast against both white and black backgrounds necessitates careful consideration of text sizes and font weights. For body text, a larger font size and a heavier font weight are recommended to ensure readability. When used for interactive elements such as buttons or links, sufficient contrast is crucial for users to distinguish them from the surrounding content. It's advisable to use a color contrast checker to verify that the contrast ratio meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, aiming for a minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Providing alternative visual cues, like underlines for links or borders for buttons, can further enhance accessibility. Also avoid using this color as the sole means of conveying important information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 74 136
RGB44 74 136
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
220.43deg 51.11% 35.29%
220.4351.1135.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
220.43deg 17.25% 46.67%
220.4317.2546.67HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C4A88
rgb44 74 136
hsl220.43deg 51.11% 35.29%
cmyk67.65% 45.59% 0% 46.67%
hwb220.43deg 17.25% 46.67%
xyz-d650.08 0.07 0.24
oklch0.4197 0.1094 263.09
oklab0.4197 -0.01 -0.11
CMYK
67.65% 45.59% 0% 46.67%
67.6545.59046.67CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.07 0.24
0.080.070.24XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4197 0.1094 263.09
0.41970.1094263.09LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4197 -0.01 -0.11
0.4197-0.01-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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