St Tropaz

#2E5B9C

General Information

The hex color #2E5B9C, also known as St Tropaz, is a medium-dark shade of blue with a subtle grayish undertone. It belongs to the blue color family and is often associated with feelings of calmness, stability, and professionalism. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 18.04% red, 35.69% green, and 61.18% blue. In the CMYK color model, it is composed of 70.59% cyan, 41.67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 38.82% black. This color is often used in corporate branding, web design, and interior design to convey a sense of trustworthiness and reliability. Its muted tone makes it versatile and easy to pair with other colors.

The color #2E5B9C, also known as St Tropaz, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its relatively low luminance value means that text rendered in this color against a white background may not provide sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This color might fall short of those recommendations, necessitating careful consideration of foreground and background color combinations. To ensure accessibility, it is advisable to use this color with lighter backgrounds or to increase the font size and weight to improve readability. Tools such as contrast checkers can be used to verify compliance with accessibility standards and ensure an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 91 156
RGB46 91 156
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
215.45deg 54.46% 39.61%
215.4554.4639.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
215.45deg 18.04% 38.82%
215.4518.0438.82HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E5B9C
rgb46 91 156
hsl215.45deg 54.46% 39.61%
cmyk70.51% 41.67% 0% 38.82%
hwb215.45deg 18.04% 38.82%
xyz-d650.11 0.1 0.33
oklch0.4732 0.1167 257.8
oklab0.4732 -0.02 -0.11
CMYK
70.51% 41.67% 0% 38.82%
70.5141.67038.82CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.11 0.1 0.33
0.110.10.33XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4732 0.1167 257.8
0.47320.1167257.8LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4732 -0.02 -0.11
0.4732-0.02-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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