Boston Blue Color – #438eac: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boston Blue color hex code is #438eac, and it is composed of 26% red, 56% green and 67% blue.
Boston Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boston Blue color (#438eac) against dark backgrounds.

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Boston Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boston Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #438eac |
| RGB | rgb(67,142,172) |
| HSL | hsl(197,43.9%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 61, 17, 0, 33 |
| HSV | 197, 61, 67 |
| RGB % | 26, 56, 67 |
| XYZ | 19.4, 23.5, 42.5 |
| LAB | 55.6, -14.2, -22.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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