Black Forest Blue Color – #29485a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Forest Blue color hex code is #29485a, and it is composed of 16% red, 28% green and 35% blue.
Black Forest Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 54% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.68:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Black Forest Blue color (#29485a) against light backgrounds.

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Black Forest Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Forest Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #29485a |
| RGB | rgb(41,72,90) |
| HSL | hsl(202,37.4%,25.7%) |
| CMYK | 54, 20, 0, 65 |
| HSV | 202, 54, 35 |
| RGB % | 16, 28, 35 |
| XYZ | 5.1, 5.8, 10.5 |
| LAB | 28.9, -5, -14.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
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