Royal Blue

#2D5EEB

General Information about Royal Blue

The hexadecimal color #2D5EEB is a shade of Royal Blue. It is composed of 17.65% red, 36.86% green, and 92.16% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 45 red, 94 green, and 235 blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 80.85% cyan, 59.15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 7.84% black. Royal Blue is often associated with royalty, trust, and stability. It is frequently used in corporate branding to convey a sense of professionalism and reliability. In web design, it can be used to create a sense of calm and trustworthiness. Its usage as a background color should be tested against accessibility guidelines.

The hex color #2D5EEB, a vibrant Royal Blue, presents some accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance, it may not provide sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, potentially making text or interface elements difficult to read for users with visual impairments. When using this color for text, a light font color like white should be favored. It is highly recommended to test the color contrast using WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) tools to ensure it meets accessibility standards, particularly Level AA or AAA. Pairing #2D5EEB with very dark backgrounds should also be avoided, as this can also reduce readability. Thoughtful consideration of color contrast is crucial to provide an inclusive user experience for all users.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 94 235
RGB45 94 235
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.53deg 82.61% 54.9%
224.5382.6154.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.53deg 17.65% 7.84%
224.5317.657.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D5EEB
rgb45 94 235
hsl224.53deg 82.61% 54.9%
cmyk80.85% 60% 0% 7.84%
hwb224.53deg 17.65% 7.84%
xyz-d650.2 0.15 0.8
oklch0.5391 0.2194 264.99
oklab0.5391 -0.02 -0.22
CMYK
80.85% 60% 0% 7.84%
80.856007.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.15 0.8
0.20.150.8XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5391 0.2194 264.99
0.53910.2194264.99LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5391 -0.02 -0.22
0.5391-0.02-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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