Royal Blue

#3053F8

General Information About Royal Blue

The color #3053f8 is a shade of blue known as Royal Blue. It is a vibrant and deep blue hue that is often associated with royalty, nobility, and sophistication. In the RGB color model, #3053f8 consists of 19.8% red, 32.5% green, and 97.3% blue. The CMYK color model equivalent is approximately 79.6% cyan, 66.6% magenta, 0% yellow, and 2.7% black. Royal Blue has a strong presence and can evoke feelings of trust, stability, and authority, making it a popular choice for various applications, from branding to interior design. In web design, its brightness catches the user's attention. It's important to use this hex color judiciously to avoid overpowering other elements on a page or in a design. Its usage must be balanced with more neutral colors.

The hex color #3053f8, also known as Royal Blue, presents some accessibility challenges, especially in web design. Its contrast ratio against white text, for example, may not meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, potentially making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read. When using this color, it is crucial to ensure sufficient contrast by pairing it with lighter shades for text or interactive elements. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the color combination passes accessibility tests. Additionally, providing alternative cues like icons or text labels alongside color coding is essential for users who may not be able to distinguish between colors effectively. Thoughtful consideration of colorblindness is also crucial; simulating the color as seen by individuals with different types of colorblindness can help identify potential issues and inform design choices.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
48 83 248
RGB48 83 248
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
229.5deg 93.46% 58.04%
229.593.4658.04HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
229.5deg 18.82% 2.75%
229.518.822.75HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#3053F8
rgb48 83 248
hsl229.5deg 93.46% 58.04%
cmyk80.65% 66.53% 0% 2.75%
hwb229.5deg 18.82% 2.75%
xyz-d650.21 0.14 0.9
oklch0.5325 0.2469 267.21
oklab0.5325 -0.01 -0.25
CMYK
80.65% 66.53% 0% 2.75%
80.6566.5302.75CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.21 0.14 0.9
0.210.140.9XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5325 0.2469 267.21
0.53250.2469267.21LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5325 -0.01 -0.25
0.5325-0.01-0.25LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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