Governor Bay

#2D2DA9

General Information about Governor Bay

The hexadecimal color code #2D2DA9 represents a shade of dark blue-violet in the RGB color model. It is composed of 17.65% red, 17.65% green, and 66.27% blue. In the sRGB color space, its HSL values are hue 240° (degrees), saturation 58%, and lightness 42%. This color is also known as Governor Bay, a descriptive name that evokes associations with authority, depth, and sophistication. Hexadecimal colors are widely used in web design and digital applications for specifying colors precisely. Understanding the composition of colors like #2D2DA9 helps designers and developers make informed decisions about color palettes and their impact on visual perception and user experience. The Governor Bay color belongs to the blue family which is often associated with trust and calmness.

The hex color #2D2DA9, also known as Governor Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Due to its relatively low luminance, it may not provide sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text rendered in this color. Web developers should adhere to WCAG guidelines to ensure sufficient contrast ratios, aiming for a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using tools like contrast checkers can help verify compliance. In cases where #2D2DA9 is essential for branding, consider using it sparingly for non-text elements or pairing it with high-contrast colors like white or light yellow for text. Also, providing alternative color themes or allowing users to customize the color scheme can significantly improve accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 45 169
RGB45 45 169
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240deg 57.94% 41.96%
24057.9441.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240deg 17.65% 33.73%
24017.6533.73HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D2DA9
rgb45 45 169
hsl240deg 57.94% 41.96%
cmyk73.37% 73.37% 0% 33.73%
hwb240deg 17.65% 33.73%
xyz-d650.09 0.05 0.38
oklch0.3932 0.1907 273.31
oklab0.3932 0.01 -0.19
CMYK
73.37% 73.37% 0% 33.73%
73.3773.37033.73CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.05 0.38
0.090.050.38XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3932 0.1907 273.31
0.39320.1907273.31LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3932 0.01 -0.19
0.39320.01-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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