Cape Cod Bay Color – #557080: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cape Cod Bay color hex code is #557080, and it is composed of 33% red, 44% green and 50% blue.
Cape Cod Bay is a dark, muted, and cool color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cape Cod Bay color (#557080) against light backgrounds.

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Cape Cod Bay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cape Cod Bay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #557080 |
| RGB | rgb(85,112,128) |
| HSL | hsl(202,20.2%,41.8%) |
| CMYK | 34, 13, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 202, 34, 50 |
| RGB % | 33, 44, 50 |
| XYZ | 13.4, 15.1, 22.6 |
| LAB | 45.8, -6, -11.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
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