Captive Color – #005b6a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Captive color hex code is #005b6a, and it is composed of 0% red, 36% green and 42% blue.
Captive is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.76:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Captive color (#005b6a) against light backgrounds.

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#005b6a
Captive Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Captive:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #005b6a |
| RGB | rgb(0,91,106) |
| HSL | hsl(188,100%,20.8%) |
| CMYK | 100, 14, 0, 58 |
| HSV | 188, 100, 42 |
| RGB % | 0, 36, 42 |
| XYZ | 6.3, 8.5, 14.9 |
| LAB | 35, -17.2, -15.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 7.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 2.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
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