Governor Bay

#2E38B8

General Information

The hex color #2E38B8, also known as Governor Bay, is a dark shade of blue located in the blue color family. It is composed of 18.04% red, 21.96% green and 72.16% blue. In the RGB color model, #2E38B8 has the decimal values 46, 56, and 184, respectively. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 75% cyan, 69% magenta, 0% yellow and 28% black. Its angle in the HSL color wheel is 233.24 degrees, its saturation is 60% and its lightness is 45%. This color evokes feelings of serenity, peace, and introspection, which makes it suitable for designs related to technology, corporate branding, and creative expressions. When utilizing this color, it is important to consider its undertones to ensure it aligns with the overall message and aesthetic.

The color #2E38B8, also known as Governor Bay, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in text-based contexts. Its luminance is relatively low, which means that using it as a text color on a white or light background might not provide sufficient contrast for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #2E38B8 for text, it's crucial to ensure that the background color is light enough to meet these contrast requirements. Otherwise, users with low vision or color blindness may struggle to read the content. In user interface design, avoid using #2E38B8 for critical interactive elements without careful consideration of contrast. Pairing it with brighter, contrasting colors for highlights, borders, or hover states can help improve usability and accessibility.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 56 184
RGB46 56 184
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
235.65deg 60% 45.1%
235.656045.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
235.65deg 18.04% 27.84%
235.6518.0427.84HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E38B8
rgb46 56 184
hsl235.65deg 60% 45.1%
cmyk75% 69.57% 0% 27.84%
hwb235.65deg 18.04% 27.84%
xyz-d650.11 0.07 0.46
oklch0.4261 0.1976 271.23
oklab0.4261 0 -0.2
CMYK
75% 69.57% 0% 27.84%
7569.57027.84CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.07 0.46
0.110.070.46XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4261 0.1976 271.23
0.42610.1976271.23LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4261 0 -0.2
0.42610-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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