China Blue Color – #5a6c80: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The China Blue color hex code is #5a6c80, and it is composed of 35% red, 42% green and 50% blue.
China Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the China Blue color (#5a6c80) against light backgrounds.

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China Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color China Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5a6c80 |
| RGB | rgb(90,108,128) |
| HSL | hsl(212,17.4%,42.7%) |
| CMYK | 30, 16, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 212, 30, 50 |
| RGB % | 35, 42, 50 |
| XYZ | 13.5, 14.5, 22.5 |
| LAB | 44.9, -1.8, -13.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.4 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
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