Blue Gem

#2E0E8A

General Information about Blue Gem

The hexadecimal color #2E0E8A, commonly referred to as Blue Gem, is a deep and saturated shade of blue-violet. It belongs to the blue color family but possesses a distinct purple undertone, making it visually appealing for various design applications. In the RGB color model, #2E0E8A is composed of 18.04% red, 5.49% green, and 54.12% blue. This substantial presence of blue contributes to its overall cool and calming effect. Colors like #2E0E8A are often associated with luxury, sophistication, and creativity. Its usage can evoke feelings of depth, mystery, and richness, making it a popular choice in designs aiming to convey a sense of elegance and refinement.

The hex color #2E0E8A, also known as Blue Gem, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its low lightness value (dark shade of blue-violet) means that it requires very light text (white or near-white) to achieve sufficient contrast for readability, ideally a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1. Without adequate contrast, users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, will struggle to distinguish text from the background. Furthermore, using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links necessitates clear visual cues beyond color alone, such as underlines or borders, to ensure usability for all users. When used thoughtfully with attention to contrast and supplementary visual indicators, #2E0E8A can be incorporated accessibly into web design.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 14 138
RGB46 14 138
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
255.48deg 81.58% 29.8%
255.4881.5829.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
255.48deg 5.49% 45.88%
255.485.4945.88HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E0E8A
rgb46 14 138
hsl255.48deg 81.58% 29.8%
cmyk66.67% 89.86% 0% 45.88%
hwb255.48deg 5.49% 45.88%
xyz-d650.06 0.03 0.24
oklch0.3229 0.1796 281.32
oklab0.3229 0.04 -0.18
CMYK
66.67% 89.86% 0% 45.88%
66.6789.86045.88CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.03 0.24
0.060.030.24XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3229 0.1796 281.32
0.32290.1796281.32LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3229 0.04 -0.18
0.32290.04-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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