Athens Color – #3f74b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Athens color hex code is #3f74b1, and it is composed of 25% red, 45% green and 69% blue.
Athens is a dark, bright, and cool color at 64% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.83:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Athens color (#3f74b1) against light backgrounds.

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Athens Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Athens, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #3f74b1 |
| RGB | rgb(63,116,177) |
| HSL | hsl(212,47.5%,47.1%) |
| CMYK | 64, 34, 0, 31 |
| HSV | 212, 64, 69 |
| RGB % | 25, 45, 69 |
| XYZ | 16.2, 16.7, 44 |
| LAB | 47.9, 1.9, -37.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 64% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.83 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.34 (fails WCAG AA) |









