Cry Me a River Color – #427898: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cry Me a River color hex code is #427898, and it is composed of 26% red, 47% green and 60% blue.
Cry Me a River is a dark, muted, and cool color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cry Me a River color (#427898) against light backgrounds.

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Cry Me a River Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cry Me a River, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #427898 |
| RGB | rgb(66,120,152) |
| HSL | hsl(202,39.4%,42.7%) |
| CMYK | 57, 21, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 202, 57, 60 |
| RGB % | 26, 47, 60 |
| XYZ | 14.6, 16.9, 32.2 |
| LAB | 48.1, -8.7, -22.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
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