Astronaut

#2E3A6F

General Information about #2E3A6F

The hex color #2e3a6f, also known as Astronaut, is a deep, dark shade of blue with a strong presence. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 18.04% red, 22.75% green, and 43.53% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 58.61% cyan, 47.57% magenta, 0% yellow, and 56.47% black. This indicates it requires more cyan and magenta to achieve its dark blue shade. The color is named 'Astronaut', which is a fitting description considering its resemblance to the deep blue hues associated with space and the night sky. It evokes feelings of calmness, mystery, and sophistication.

The hex color #2e3a6f, also known as Astronaut, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text. Its dark hue results in low contrast against standard white backgrounds. To ensure readability for all users, including those with visual impairments, a light color should be used on top of this color. Using a contrast checker tool is highly recommended to verify that the contrast ratio meets WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, aiming for a minimum ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When paired with images, ensure sufficient differentiation through alternative text descriptions and thoughtful design to avoid usability issues.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 58 111
RGB46 58 111
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
228.92deg 41.4% 30.78%
228.9241.430.78HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
228.92deg 18.04% 56.47%
228.9218.0456.47HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E3A6F
rgb46 58 111
hsl228.92deg 41.4% 30.78%
cmyk58.56% 47.75% 0% 56.47%
hwb228.92deg 18.04% 56.47%
xyz-d650.06 0.05 0.16
oklch0.3668 0.0922 271.6
oklab0.3668 0 -0.09
CMYK
58.56% 47.75% 0% 56.47%
58.5647.75056.47CMYK
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Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.05 0.16
0.060.050.16XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3668 0.0922 271.6
0.36680.0922271.6LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3668 0 -0.09
0.36680-0.09LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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