Royal Blue

#2C61EC

General Information about #2C61EC

The hex color #2C61EC, also known as Royal Blue, is a vivid and saturated shade of blue. It's composed of 17.3% red, 38% green, and 92.9% blue. In the RGB color model, it is represented as (44, 97, 236). Royal Blue has a strong presence and conveys feelings of trust, stability, and intelligence. It is often associated with authority and sophistication, which is why many institutions and corporations use shades of blue in their branding. Its bright nature makes it a good choice for designs that need to stand out. The color is widely used in web design, graphic design, and even in fashion to create a visually striking impact.

The hex color #2C61EC, a shade of royal blue, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its luminance value may require careful attention when choosing text and background color combinations. To ensure readability, it's advisable to use it with contrasting colors. A light color like white or a very pale yellow for text on a #2C61EC background would likely meet accessibility standards. Alternatively, a very dark color like black or a deep gray would work well as a background for #2C61EC text. Tools that calculate contrast ratios, as defined by WCAG guidelines, should be utilized to verify sufficient contrast. Aim for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Also consider users with color vision deficiencies and test color combinations to ensure information isn't lost due to color blindness.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
44 97 236
RGB44 97 236
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.44deg 83.48% 54.9%
223.4483.4854.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.44deg 17.25% 7.45%
223.4417.257.45HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2C61EC
rgb44 97 236
hsl223.44deg 83.48% 54.9%
cmyk81.36% 58.9% 0% 7.45%
hwb223.44deg 17.25% 7.45%
xyz-d650.2 0.15 0.81
oklch0.5452 0.2174 264.35
oklab0.5452 -0.02 -0.22
CMYK
81.36% 58.9% 0% 7.45%
81.3658.907.45CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.15 0.81
0.20.150.81XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5452 0.2174 264.35
0.54520.2174264.35LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5452 -0.02 -0.22
0.5452-0.02-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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