Royal Blue

#3147F7

General Information about #3147F7

The hexadecimal color code #3147F7 represents a specific shade of royal blue in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model. It is composed of 19.2% red, 27.8% green, and 96.9% blue. This vibrant and saturated color is often associated with royalty, depth, and intelligence. In color theory, royal blue evokes feelings of trust, loyalty, and confidence. Its prominence in various cultures and industries reflects its versatile appeal. The color's high blue component gives it a cool and calming effect, making it suitable for designs aiming to create a serene or sophisticated atmosphere. Its bright nature ensures it captures attention.

The hex color #3147F7, a shade of royal blue, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly for text. Due to its moderate luminance, using it as a background color with light text can result in insufficient contrast, making it difficult for users with visual impairments to read comfortably. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. When using #3147F7, careful consideration should be given to the foreground text color to ensure adequate contrast. Lighter colors like white or very pale yellow might be necessary to achieve sufficient readability. Alternatively, using this color for larger graphical elements or as an accent color can minimize accessibility concerns.

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Digital Color Formats

RGB
49 71 247
RGB49 71 247
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
233.33deg 92.52% 58.04%
233.3392.5258.04HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
233.33deg 19.22% 3.14%
233.3319.223.14HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#3147F7
rgb49 71 247
hsl233.33deg 92.52% 58.04%
cmyk80.16% 71.26% 0% 3.14%
hwb233.33deg 19.22% 3.14%
xyz-d650.2 0.12 0.89
oklch0.5134 0.2576 268.54
oklab0.5134 -0.01 -0.26
CMYK
80.16% 71.26% 0% 3.14%
80.1671.2603.14CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.2 0.12 0.89
0.20.120.89XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.5134 0.2576 268.54
0.51340.2576268.54LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.5134 -0.01 -0.26
0.5134-0.01-0.26LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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