Ahoy Color – #2a3149: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ahoy color hex code is #2a3149, and it is composed of 16% red, 19% green and 29% blue.
Ahoy is a dark, muted, and cool color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.85:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ahoy color (#2a3149) against light backgrounds.

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Ahoy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ahoy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2a3149 |
| RGB | rgb(42,49,73) |
| HSL | hsl(226,27%,22.5%) |
| CMYK | 42, 33, 0, 71 |
| HSV | 226, 42, 29 |
| RGB % | 16, 19, 29 |
| XYZ | 3.3, 3.2, 6.7 |
| LAB | 20.8, 4.4, -15.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |










