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Royal Blue

Hex Code #2B7ED1

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2B7ED1, historically referred to as Royal Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 17% red, 49% green, and 82% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 43, Green: 126, and Blue: 209. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2B7ED1. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 82%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2B7ED1 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)43, 126, 209
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 66%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 79%, 82%
CSS Valuergb(43, 126, 209)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.19:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background5.01:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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