Blue Whale Color – #1e3442: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Whale color hex code is #1e3442, and it is composed of 12% red, 20% green and 26% blue.
Blue Whale is a dark, muted, and cool color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.92:1 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 Whale color (#1e3442) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Whale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Whale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #1e3442 |
| RGB | rgb(30,52,66) |
| HSL | hsl(203,37.5%,18.8%) |
| CMYK | 55, 21, 0, 74 |
| HSV | 203, 55, 26 |
| RGB % | 12, 20, 26 |
| XYZ | 2.7, 3.1, 5.6 |
| LAB | 20.4, -4.5, -11.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
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