Dark Blue Color – #315b7d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Blue color hex code is #315b7d, and it is composed of 19% red, 36% green and 49% blue.
Dark Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.18:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Blue color (#315b7d) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #315b7d |
| RGB | rgb(49,91,125) |
| HSL | hsl(207,43.7%,34.1%) |
| CMYK | 61, 27, 0, 51 |
| HSV | 207, 61, 49 |
| RGB % | 19, 36, 49 |
| XYZ | 8.7, 9.6, 20.8 |
| LAB | 37.1, -3.6, -23.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
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