Air Force Blue Color – #5d8aa8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Air Force Blue color hex code is #5d8aa8, and it is composed of 36% red, 54% green and 66% blue.
Air Force Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.71:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Air Force Blue color (#5d8aa8) against dark backgrounds.

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Air Force Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Air Force Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5d8aa8 |
| RGB | rgb(93,138,168) |
| HSL | hsl(204,30.1%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 45, 18, 0, 34 |
| HSV | 204, 45, 66 |
| RGB % | 36, 54, 66 |
| XYZ | 20.7, 23.3, 40.5 |
| LAB | 55.4, -6.8, -20.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.71 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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