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Royal Blue

Hex Code #3175D3

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3175D3, 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 19% red, 46% green, and 83% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 49, Green: 117, and Blue: 211. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3175D3. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 215°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 51%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 83%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3175D3 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)49, 117, 211
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)215°, 65%, 51%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)215°, 77%, 83%
CSS Valuergb(49, 117, 211)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.55:1
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
On Black Background4.62:1
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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