Cranach Blue Color – #2b8288: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cranach Blue color hex code is #2b8288, and it is composed of 17% red, 51% green and 53% blue.
Cranach Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 68% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cranach Blue color (#2b8288) against light backgrounds.

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Cranach Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cranach Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2b8288 |
| RGB | rgb(43,130,136) |
| HSL | hsl(184,52%,35.1%) |
| CMYK | 68, 4, 0, 47 |
| HSV | 184, 68, 53 |
| RGB % | 17, 51, 53 |
| XYZ | 13.4, 18.3, 26.1 |
| LAB | 49.9, -23.6, -10.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 68% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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