Governor Bay

#2E32A8

General Information about Governor Bay

The hex color #2E32A8, also known as Governor Bay, is a deep and rich shade of blue-violet. It is composed of 18.04% red, 20% green, and 65.88% blue. In the RGB color space, it falls within a range often associated with creativity, intelligence, and sophistication. Governor Bay is frequently used to evoke feelings of trust and stability, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and professional environments. In color psychology, darker blues like Governor Bay are often linked to calmness, serenity, and order. This color is also often associated with loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. It can be seen as a color that provides mental relaxation and helps to calm the mind. The hexadecimal format allows for precise color representation in digital applications, ensuring consistent display across various devices and platforms.

The hex color #2E32A8, also known as Governor Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text applications. Due to its relatively low luminance, it may not provide sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for ensuring readability. For text, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #2E32A8 for text, it's essential to pair it with a very light color such as white or a pale yellow to meet these contrast requirements. In non-text elements like icons or graphical elements, a contrast ratio of 3:1 is acceptable. Designers should use contrast checking tools to ensure their designs are accessible to all users, including those with low vision or color blindness. Always consider the context in which the color is used and test with different color combinations to guarantee optimal accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 50 168
RGB46 50 168
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
238.03deg 57.01% 41.96%
238.0357.0141.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
238.03deg 18.04% 34.12%
238.0318.0434.12HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E32A8
rgb46 50 168
hsl238.03deg 57.01% 41.96%
cmyk72.62% 70.24% 0% 34.12%
hwb238.03deg 18.04% 34.12%
xyz-d650.09 0.06 0.38
oklch0.4005 0.1838 272.98
oklab0.4005 0.01 -0.18
CMYK
72.62% 70.24% 0% 34.12%
72.6270.24034.12CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.09 0.06 0.38
0.090.060.38XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4005 0.1838 272.98
0.40050.1838272.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4005 0.01 -0.18
0.40050.01-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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