Azure

#315BA5

General Information about #315BA5 (Azure)

The color #315BA5, also known as Azure, is a shade of blue located in the blue-violet segment of the color spectrum. It is often associated with calmness, trustworthiness, and stability. In the RGB color model, #315BA5 is composed of 19.22% red, 35.69% green, and 64.71% blue. When represented in the CMYK color model, it consists of 70% cyan, 45% magenta, 0% yellow, and 35% black. This color is widely used in various fields, including graphic design, web development, and interior decoration, owing to its versatility and appealing aesthetic. Azure's ability to evoke feelings of serenity and professionalism makes it a popular choice for branding, interface design, and creating visually balanced compositions.

The hex color #315BA5, a shade of azure, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its contrast ratio with pure white (#FFFFFF) is approximately 3.3:1, which does not meet the WCAG AA standards for normal text (4.5:1) or large text (3:1). Therefore, using #315BA5 directly on a white background may pose readability challenges for users with visual impairments. To improve accessibility, consider pairing it with lighter shades of blue, gray, or even a contrasting color like yellow or orange. Additionally, providing sufficient context or cues alongside the color can aid understanding for users with color blindness. Ensuring that text using this color has adequate size and weight can also enhance readability. For better accessibility, it is recommended to use a color contrast checker to find suitable color pairings that meet WCAG guidelines.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
49 91 165
RGB49 91 165
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
218.28deg 54.21% 41.96%
218.2854.2141.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
218.28deg 19.22% 35.29%
218.2819.2235.29HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#315BA5
rgb49 91 165
hsl218.28deg 54.21% 41.96%
cmyk70.3% 44.85% 0% 35.29%
hwb218.28deg 19.22% 35.29%
xyz-d650.12 0.11 0.37
oklch0.4804 0.1283 260.84
oklab0.4804 -0.02 -0.13
CMYK
70.3% 44.85% 0% 35.29%
70.344.85035.29CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.12 0.11 0.37
0.120.110.37XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.4804 0.1283 260.84
0.48040.1283260.84LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.4804 -0.02 -0.13
0.4804-0.02-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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