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Royal Blue

Hex Code #4B4DDD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4B4DDD, 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 29% red, 30% green, and 87% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 75, Green: 77, and Blue: 221. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4B4DDD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 239°, a saturation of 68%, and a lightness index of 58%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 87%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4B4DDD 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)75, 77, 221
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)239°, 68%, 58%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)239°, 66%, 87%
CSS Valuergb(75, 77, 221)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.17:1
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 Background3.4:1
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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