Blue Kelp Color – #1d7881: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Kelp color hex code is #1d7881, and it is composed of 11% red, 47% green and 51% blue.
Blue Kelp is a dark, bright, and cool color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.18:1 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 Kelp color (#1d7881) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Kelp Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Kelp, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #1d7881 |
| RGB | rgb(29,120,129) |
| HSL | hsl(185,63.3%,31%) |
| CMYK | 78, 7, 0, 49 |
| HSV | 185, 78, 51 |
| RGB % | 11, 47, 51 |
| XYZ | 11.2, 15.3, 23.1 |
| LAB | 46, -22.3, -12.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
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