Blue Flag Color – #3b506f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Flag color hex code is #3b506f, and it is composed of 23% red, 31% green and 44% blue.
Blue Flag is a dark, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.19:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Flag color (#3b506f) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Flag Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Flag, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #3b506f |
| RGB | rgb(59,80,111) |
| HSL | hsl(216,30.6%,33.3%) |
| CMYK | 47, 28, 0, 56 |
| HSV | 216, 47, 44 |
| RGB % | 23, 31, 44 |
| XYZ | 7.5, 7.8, 16.1 |
| LAB | 33.6, 0.8, -20.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.19 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.56 (fails WCAG AA) |
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