Casal

#305A6E

General Information about #305A6E

The hex color #305A6E, also known as Casal, is a muted, medium-dark shade of cyan-blue. It is composed of 18.82% red, 35.29% green, and 43.14% blue. In the RGB color space, it falls within the bluish-green range. Its subdued nature lends it a sense of calmness and sophistication. Casal is often associated with feelings of stability, trust, and serenity, making it a popular choice for branding and design projects that aim to convey these qualities. Its CMYK values are 0.56, 0.18, 0.00, 0.57, reflecting the absence of yellow and a higher concentration of cyan. This color is perceived as professional and reliable and is used across different applications from web design to interior decoration. It is an excellent color choice when you want a subtle yet distinct presence.

The hex color #305A6E, also known as Casal, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively low lightness value means it can pose contrast issues when used as text against a white or very light background. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast is crucial for users with visual impairments to be able to read text content. It is recommended to use a contrast checker tool to ensure the color combination meets the minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #305A6E for interactive elements such as buttons or links, it's important to provide clear visual cues beyond color alone to ensure accessibility for users with color blindness. This could include using underlines, borders, or icons to indicate the interactive nature of the element. Careful consideration of these factors is essential for creating an inclusive and accessible web experience for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
48 90 110
RGB48 90 110
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
199.35deg 39.24% 30.98%
199.3539.2430.98HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
199.35deg 18.82% 56.86%
199.3518.8256.86HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#305A6E
rgb48 90 110
hsl199.35deg 39.24% 30.98%
cmyk56.36% 18.18% 0% 56.86%
hwb199.35deg 18.82% 56.86%
xyz-d650.08 0.09 0.16
oklch0.4458 0.0573 230.58
oklab0.4458 -0.04 -0.04
CMYK
56.36% 18.18% 0% 56.86%
56.3618.18056.86CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.09 0.16
0.080.090.16XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4458 0.0573 230.58
0.44580.0573230.58LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4458 -0.04 -0.04
0.4458-0.04-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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