Bayou Color – #268483: Codes and Complete Breakdown
By
Published on
The Bayou color hex code is #268483, and it is composed of 15% red, 52% green and 51% blue.
Bayou is a dark, bright, and cool color at 71% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.46:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bayou color (#268483) against dark backgrounds.

Bayou Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#268483
Bayou Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bayou, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #268483 |
| RGB | rgb(38,132,131) |
| HSL | hsl(179,55.3%,33.3%) |
| CMYK | 71, 0, 1, 48 |
| HSV | 179, 71, 52 |
| RGB % | 15, 52, 51 |
| XYZ | 13.1, 18.6, 24.4 |
| LAB | 50.2, -27.1, -7.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 71% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.46 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Bayou Color
#57a1a0

Teal Bayou
#566e57

Green Bayou
#007b90

By the Bayou
#bec4d3

Blue Bayou
#268483

Bayou





