Royal Blue

#2D5FEB

About Royal Blue (#2D5FEB)

The hexadecimal color code #2D5FEB represents Royal Blue, a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It is composed of 17.65% red, 36.08% green, and 92.55% blue. In the RGB color model, it is equivalent to (45, 95, 235). Royal Blue is often associated with royalty, trust, and stability, making it a popular choice in branding and design. Its perceived depth and richness contribute to its widespread appeal. It's located in the blue hue range and exhibits a relatively high level of brightness and saturation. Royal Blue is often used to evoke a sense of authority and can be successfully incorporated into different visual elements.

The color #2D5FEB, also known as Royal Blue, provides moderate accessibility depending on the context. When used for text, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. A light background, such as white or a very pale yellow, is recommended to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for readability. Using a color contrast checker is advised to verify compliance, aiming for a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When used for interactive elements, like buttons or links, visual cues beyond color alone should be provided to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. For instance, adding underlines to links or using icons alongside colored buttons enhances usability for all users, improving the overall inclusive design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 95 235
RGB45 95 235
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
224.21deg 82.61% 54.9%
224.2182.6154.9HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
224.21deg 17.65% 7.84%
224.2117.657.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D5FEB
rgb45 95 235
hsl224.21deg 82.61% 54.9%
cmyk80.85% 59.57% 0% 7.84%
hwb224.21deg 17.65% 7.84%
xyz-d650.2 0.15 0.8
oklch0.5409 0.2182 264.82
oklab0.5409 -0.02 -0.22
CMYK
80.85% 59.57% 0% 7.84%
80.8559.5707.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.15 0.8
0.20.150.8XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5409 0.2182 264.82
0.54090.2182264.82LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5409 -0.02 -0.22
0.5409-0.02-0.22LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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