Dark Navy Color – #40495b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Navy color hex code is #40495b, and it is composed of 25% red, 29% green and 36% blue.
Dark Navy is a dark, muted, and cool color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.04:1 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 Navy color (#40495b) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Navy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Navy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #40495b |
| RGB | rgb(64,73,91) |
| HSL | hsl(220,17.4%,30.4%) |
| CMYK | 30, 20, 0, 64 |
| HSV | 220, 30, 36 |
| RGB % | 25, 29, 36 |
| XYZ | 6.4, 6.6, 10.8 |
| LAB | 30.9, 1.4, -11.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.04 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.32 (fails WCAG AA) |
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