Boatswain Color – #243256: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boatswain color hex code is #243256, and it is composed of 14% red, 20% green and 34% blue.
Boatswain is a dark, muted, and cool color at 58% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.61:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boatswain color (#243256) against light backgrounds.

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Boatswain Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boatswain, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #243256 |
| RGB | rgb(36,50,86) |
| HSL | hsl(223,41%,23.9%) |
| CMYK | 58, 42, 0, 66 |
| HSV | 223, 58, 34 |
| RGB % | 14, 20, 34 |
| XYZ | 3.5, 3.3, 9.3 |
| LAB | 21.2, 6, -23.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 58% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.61 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.67 (fails WCAG AA) |









