Governor Bay

#2E29A3

General Information about #2E29A3 (Governor Bay)

The hexadecimal color #2E29A3, known as Governor Bay, is a deep, saturated shade of blue-violet. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 18.04% red, 16.08% green, and 63.92% blue. This indicates a strong presence of blue, which contributes to its distinctive hue. In the CMYK color model, which is commonly used for printing, #2E29A3 consists of 72% cyan, 75% magenta, 0% yellow, and 36% black. This combination of cyan and magenta produces the violet undertones of the color. Governor Bay evokes feelings of royalty, sophistication, and depth. It is often associated with trust, stability, and intelligence, making it a popular choice for branding and design elements that aim to convey these qualities. The color's intensity can add a sense of drama and richness to visual compositions.

The color #2E29A3, also known as Governor Bay, presents specific accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively low luminance (brightness) means it requires careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability and usability. When using #2E29A3 for text, a light background color, such as white or a very pale yellow, is essential to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for contrast ratios. For graphical elements, consider using a significantly lighter shade of blue or a complementary color like yellow-orange to create sufficient visual distinction. Avoid pairing it with dark or similarly muted colors, as this can make content difficult to perceive for users with visual impairments. Testing with accessibility tools and obtaining feedback from users with disabilities are crucial steps to ensure inclusive design when using #2E29A3.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 41 163
RGB46 41 163
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
242.46deg 59.8% 40%
242.4659.840HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
242.46deg 16.08% 36.08%
242.4616.0836.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E29A3
rgb46 41 163
hsl242.46deg 59.8% 40%
cmyk71.78% 74.85% 0% 36.08%
hwb242.46deg 16.08% 36.08%
xyz-d650.09 0.05 0.35
oklch0.3817 0.187 274.74
oklab0.3817 0.02 -0.19
CMYK
71.78% 74.85% 0% 36.08%
71.7874.85036.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.05 0.35
0.090.050.35XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3817 0.187 274.74
0.38170.187274.74LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3817 0.02 -0.19
0.38170.02-0.19LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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