CGA Blue Color – #56ffff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The CGA Blue color hex code is #56ffff, and it is composed of 34% red, 100% green and 100% blue.
CGA Blue is a light, bright, and cool color at 66% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the CGA Blue color (#56ffff) against dark backgrounds.

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CGA Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color CGA Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #56ffff |
| RGB | rgb(86,255,255) |
| HSL | hsl(180,100%,66.9%) |
| CMYK | 66, 0, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 180, 66, 100 |
| RGB % | 34, 100, 100 |
| XYZ | 57.6, 80.7, 107.1 |
| LAB | 92, -42.4, -12.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 66% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
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