Academic Blue Color – #2c3e56: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Academic Blue color hex code is #2c3e56, and it is composed of 17% red, 24% green and 34% blue.
Academic Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 49% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.88:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Academic Blue color (#2c3e56) against light backgrounds.

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Academic Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Academic Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2c3e56 |
| RGB | rgb(44,62,86) |
| HSL | hsl(214,32.3%,25.5%) |
| CMYK | 49, 28, 0, 66 |
| HSV | 214, 49, 34 |
| RGB % | 17, 24, 34 |
| XYZ | 4.4, 4.7, 9.5 |
| LAB | 25.9, -0.9, -16.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 49% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.93 (fails WCAG AA) |
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