Borage Blue Color – #5566cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Borage Blue color hex code is #5566cc, and it is composed of 33% red, 40% green and 80% blue.
Borage Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 58% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Borage Blue color (#5566cc) against light backgrounds.

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Borage Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Borage Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5566cc |
| RGB | rgb(85,102,204) |
| HSL | hsl(231,53.8%,56.7%) |
| CMYK | 58, 50, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 231, 58, 80 |
| RGB % | 33, 40, 80 |
| XYZ | 19.4, 15.8, 59.2 |
| LAB | 46.7, 24.1, -55.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 58% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.05 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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