Explorer Blue Color – #57a3b3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Explorer Blue color hex code is #57a3b3, and it is composed of 34% red, 64% green and 70% blue.
Explorer Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Explorer Blue color (#57a3b3) against dark backgrounds.

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Explorer Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Explorer Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #57a3b3 |
| RGB | rgb(87,163,179) |
| HSL | hsl(190,37.7%,52.2%) |
| CMYK | 51, 9, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 190, 51, 70 |
| RGB % | 34, 64, 70 |
| XYZ | 25.2, 31.5, 47.4 |
| LAB | 62.9, -19, -15.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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