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Royal Blue

Hex Code #3259CD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3259CD, 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 20% red, 35% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 50, Green: 89, and Blue: 205. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3259CD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 225°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 50%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3259CD 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)50, 89, 205
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)225°, 61%, 50%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)225°, 76%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(50, 89, 205)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.09:1
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 Background3.45:1
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

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Shades of Royal Blue

Tints of Royal Blue