Bay of Many

#313E83

General Information about Bay of Many (#313E83)

The hex color code #313E83, also known as Bay of Many, is a dark shade of blue-purple. It is composed of 19.2% red, 24.3% green, and 51.4% blue. In the RGB color model, this translates to the values R:49, G:62, B:131. In the CMYK color model, its values are C:63, M:53, Y:0, K:49. The hexadecimal system is a base-16 numbering system widely used in computing to represent colors in a more human-readable format compared to binary code. Each pair of characters in a hex code (e.g., 31, 3E, 83) represents the intensity of the red, green, and blue components, respectively, ranging from 00 (minimum intensity) to FF (maximum intensity). The # symbol denotes that what follows is a hexadecimal color code. Bay of Many is often associated with feelings of calmness, trust, and sophistication. It is a versatile color that can be used in various design contexts to create a sense of depth and elegance.

The color #313E83, also known as Bay of Many, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its relatively dark hue results in a lower contrast ratio when paired with lighter text colors. To ensure readability and accessibility, it's crucial to use sufficiently light text colors such as white (#FFFFFF) or very light grays. Utilizing contrast ratio testing tools is essential to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards, aiming for a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. In cases where achieving these contrast ratios proves difficult, consider implementing alternative color combinations. Furthermore, providing visual cues beyond color alone, such as text labels or patterns, can enhance usability for users with color vision deficiencies. It's also advisable to allow users to customize color schemes according to their preferences.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
49 62 131
RGB49 62 131
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
230.49deg 45.56% 35.29%
230.4945.5635.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
230.49deg 19.22% 48.63%
230.4919.2248.63HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#313E83
rgb49 62 131
hsl230.49deg 45.56% 35.29%
cmyk62.6% 52.67% 0% 48.63%
hwb230.49deg 19.22% 48.63%
xyz-d650.07 0.06 0.22
oklch0.3923 0.1163 271.98
oklab0.3923 0 -0.12
CMYK
62.6% 52.67% 0% 48.63%
62.652.67048.63CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.07 0.06 0.22
0.070.060.22XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3923 0.1163 271.98
0.39230.1163271.98LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3923 0 -0.12
0.39230-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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