Deep Blue Color – #040273: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Deep Blue color hex code is #040273, and it is composed of 2% red, 1% green and 45% blue.
Deep Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 98% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 16.65:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Deep Blue color (#040273) against light backgrounds.

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Deep Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Deep Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #040273 |
| RGB | rgb(4,2,115) |
| HSL | hsl(241,96.6%,22.9%) |
| CMYK | 97, 98, 0, 55 |
| HSV | 241, 98, 45 |
| RGB % | 2, 1, 45 |
| XYZ | 3.2, 1.3, 16.3 |
| LAB | 11.3, 43.9, -59.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 98% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 16.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
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