Bismarck Color – #486c7a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bismarck color hex code is #486c7a, and it is composed of 28% red, 42% green and 48% blue.
Bismarck is a dark, muted, and cool color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.67:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bismarck color (#486c7a) against light backgrounds.

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Bismarck Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bismarck, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #486c7a |
| RGB | rgb(72,108,122) |
| HSL | hsl(197,25.8%,38%) |
| CMYK | 41, 11, 0, 52 |
| HSV | 197, 41, 48 |
| RGB % | 28, 42, 48 |
| XYZ | 11.5, 13.5, 20.4 |
| LAB | 43.5, -9.2, -11.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.7 (fails WCAG AA) |










