Royal Blue

#2F58F9

General Information about Royal Blue

The hexadecimal color #2F58F9, also known as Royal Blue, is a vibrant and saturated shade of blue. It is composed of 18.43% red, 34.51% green, and 97.65% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 47 red, 88 green, and 249 blue. Royal Blue typically evokes feelings of trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. It is often used in corporate branding to convey stability and reliability. Historically, royal blue has been associated with royalty and nobility, hence the name. The color's high blue component gives it a cool and calming effect, while its saturation ensures it stands out. It's a versatile color that can be used in various design applications, from web design to fashion.

The hex color #2F58F9, a vibrant royal blue, presents some accessibility challenges. With a relatively low luminance, it may not provide sufficient contrast when used as text against a white or light-colored background. This can make it difficult for users with visual impairments to read the text comfortably. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. When using #2F58F9, it's crucial to pair it with a background color that meets these contrast requirements. Lighter shades of yellow, orange, or green can provide better contrast. Tools like online contrast checkers can help ensure that color combinations are accessible to all users, including those with color blindness or low vision. Always prioritize readability and usability when designing with color.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 88 249
RGB47 88 249
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
227.82deg 94.39% 58.04%
227.8294.3958.04HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
227.82deg 18.43% 2.35%
227.8218.432.35HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F58F9
rgb47 88 249
hsl227.82deg 94.39% 58.04%
cmyk81.12% 64.66% 0% 2.35%
hwb227.82deg 18.43% 2.35%
xyz-d650.22 0.14 0.91
oklch0.5414 0.2429 266.47
oklab0.5414 -0.01 -0.24
CMYK
81.12% 64.66% 0% 2.35%
81.1264.6602.35CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.22 0.14 0.91
0.220.140.91XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5414 0.2429 266.47
0.54140.2429266.47LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5414 -0.01 -0.24
0.5414-0.01-0.24LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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