Bay of Many

#313B83

General Information about #313B83

The hexadecimal color #313B83, commonly referred to as "Bay of Many," is a dark, muted shade of blue-violet. It resides within the blue color spectrum, exhibiting a calming and sophisticated aesthetic. This color is composed of 19.22% red, 23.14% green, and 51.37% blue, as represented in the RGB color model. In the CMYK color model, used for printing, it consists of 62.68% cyan, 54.92% magenta, 0% yellow, and 48.63% black. The color's hex code, #313B83, serves as a unique identifier across various digital platforms and design software. Due to its moderate saturation and relatively low brightness, #313B83 conveys a sense of depth and tranquility, making it a popular choice for backgrounds, accents, and branding elements seeking to evoke feelings of trust and reliability.

The hex color #313B83, also known as Bay of Many, presents specific accessibility considerations for web development. Its relatively low luminance can pose challenges in ensuring sufficient contrast against background colors, particularly white or light shades. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal-sized text and 3:1 for large text to meet Level AA compliance. When using #313B83 for text, careful attention must be paid to selecting a background color that provides adequate contrast. Lighter yellows, oranges, or even certain shades of green might offer better readability. Additionally, avoid pairing it with very dark backgrounds, as this could further reduce visibility. It's essential to test color combinations using accessibility evaluation tools to confirm compliance and ensure that content is perceivable for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
49 59 131
RGB49 59 131
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
232.68deg 45.56% 35.29%
232.6845.5635.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
232.68deg 19.22% 48.63%
232.6819.2248.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#313B83
rgb49 59 131
hsl232.68deg 45.56% 35.29%
cmyk62.6% 54.96% 0% 48.63%
hwb232.68deg 19.22% 48.63%
xyz-d650.07 0.05 0.22
oklch0.386 0.1205 273.45
oklab0.386 0.01 -0.12
CMYK
62.6% 54.96% 0% 48.63%
62.654.96048.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.05 0.22
0.070.050.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.386 0.1205 273.45
0.3860.1205273.45LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.386 0.01 -0.12
0.3860.01-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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