Garish Blue Color – #00a4b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Garish Blue color hex code is #00a4b1, and it is composed of 0% red, 64% green and 69% blue.
Garish Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Garish Blue color (#00a4b1) against dark backgrounds.

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Garish Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Garish Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00a4b1 |
| RGB | rgb(0,164,177) |
| HSL | hsl(184,100%,34.7%) |
| CMYK | 100, 7, 0, 31 |
| HSV | 184, 100, 69 |
| RGB % | 0, 64, 69 |
| XYZ | 21.2, 29.7, 46.2 |
| LAB | 61.4, -30.4, -16.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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