Blue Gem

#2F0098

General Information

The hex color #2F0098, also known as Blue Gem, is a deep, saturated shade of blue-purple. In the RGB color model, it consists of 18.43% red, 0% green, and 59.61% blue. This color is often associated with royalty, sophistication, and mystery. It's a color that evokes feelings of depth, wisdom, and creativity. Blue Gem is a dark color, which means it has a low lightness value, and it belongs to the blue-violet hue range. Its hex code #2F0098 represents a specific point in the color spectrum, and it can be converted to other color models like CMYK or HSL for different applications.

The hex color #2F0098, also known as Blue Gem, presents some accessibility challenges, especially when used for text or interactive elements. Its dark nature means that it requires a very light foreground color to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between the text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Using a tool to measure contrast ratios is highly recommended to verify compliance. When used as a background, ensure all content placed on top meets contrast requirements. Avoid using this color for small, crucial interactive elements without careful consideration of its impact on users with visual impairments. Providing alternative themes or high-contrast modes is an excellent strategy to enhance accessibility for a wider audience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 0 152
RGB47 0 152
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
258.55deg 100% 29.8%
258.5510029.8HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
258.55deg 0% 40.39%
258.55040.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F0098
rgb47 0 152
hsl258.55deg 100% 29.8%
cmyk69.08% 100% 0% 40.39%
hwb258.55deg 0% 40.39%
xyz-d650.07 0.03 0.3
oklch0.3323 0.2012 279.91
oklab0.3323 0.03 -0.2
CMYK
69.08% 100% 0% 40.39%
69.08100040.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.03 0.3
0.070.030.3XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3323 0.2012 279.91
0.33230.2012279.91LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3323 0.03 -0.2
0.33230.03-0.2LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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Applications

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