Brandeis Blue Color – #0070ff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brandeis Blue color hex code is #0070ff, and it is composed of 0% red, 44% green and 100% blue.
Brandeis Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.41:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Brandeis Blue color (#0070ff) against dark backgrounds.

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Brandeis Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brandeis Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #0070ff |
| RGB | rgb(0,112,255) |
| HSL | hsl(214,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 100, 56, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 214, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 0, 44, 100 |
| XYZ | 23.8, 18.8, 97 |
| LAB | 50.5, 28.7, -77.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
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