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Midnight Blue

Hex Code #152D79

Color Analysis Summary

Color #152D79, historically referred to as Midnight Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 8% red, 18% green, and 47% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 21, Green: 45, and Blue: 121. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #152D79. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 226°, a saturation of 70%, and a lightness index of 28%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 47%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #152D79 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)21, 45, 121
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)226°, 70%, 28%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)226°, 83%, 47%
CSS Valuergb(21, 45, 121)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background12.48:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background1.68:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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