Sapphire

#304E9A

General Information about Sapphire

The hexadecimal color #304E9A, also known as Sapphire, is a dark shade of blue. It is composed of 18.8% red, 30.6% green, and 60.4% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to 48 red, 78 green, and 154 blue. The CMYK representation is 69% cyan, 49% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. Sapphire is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, loyalty, and trust. Its deep hue makes it a versatile color for various design applications, ranging from web interfaces to branding materials. The color evokes a sense of sophistication and stability, making it suitable for industries aiming to project a professional and trustworthy image. Also consider its emotional impacts.

The contrast ratio of #304E9A against white is approximately 4.6:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for normal text and large text but falls short of the AAA standard. Against black, the contrast ratio is approximately 4.5:1, similarly meeting AA standards. To improve accessibility, consider using a lighter shade of text on this background or using this color for larger graphical elements. Ensure interactive elements have sufficient contrast for users with visual impairments. Providing alternative text for images and using ARIA attributes can further enhance accessibility for users with screen readers. When using this color for text, it is crucial to test readability with different font sizes and weights to ensure optimal legibility for all users. Also avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
48 78 154
RGB48 78 154
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
223.02deg 52.48% 39.61%
223.0252.4839.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
223.02deg 18.82% 39.61%
223.0218.8239.61HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#304E9A
rgb48 78 154
hsl223.02deg 52.48% 39.61%
cmyk68.83% 49.35% 0% 39.61%
hwb223.02deg 18.82% 39.61%
xyz-d650.1 0.08 0.32
oklch0.4435 0.1292 265.31
oklab0.4435 -0.01 -0.13
CMYK
68.83% 49.35% 0% 39.61%
68.8349.35039.61CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.1 0.08 0.32
0.10.080.32XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4435 0.1292 265.31
0.44350.1292265.31LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4435 -0.01 -0.13
0.4435-0.01-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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