Curious Blue Color – #3d85b8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Curious Blue color hex code is #3d85b8, and it is composed of 24% red, 52% green and 72% blue.
Curious Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 67% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Curious Blue color (#3d85b8) against dark backgrounds.

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Curious Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Curious Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #3d85b8 |
| RGB | rgb(61,133,184) |
| HSL | hsl(205,50.2%,48%) |
| CMYK | 67, 28, 0, 28 |
| HSV | 205, 67, 72 |
| RGB % | 24, 52, 72 |
| XYZ | 19, 21.2, 48.4 |
| LAB | 53.2, -5.8, -33.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 67% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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