Blue Nile Color – #779fb9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Nile color hex code is #779fb9, and it is composed of 47% red, 62% green and 73% blue.
Blue Nile is a light, muted, and cool color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Nile color (#779fb9) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Nile Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Nile, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #779fb9 |
| RGB | rgb(119,159,185) |
| HSL | hsl(204,32%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 36, 14, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 204, 36, 73 |
| RGB % | 47, 62, 73 |
| XYZ | 28.8, 32.2, 50.6 |
| LAB | 63.5, -6.9, -17.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.44 (passes WCAG AA) |
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