Genetic Code Color – #18515d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Genetic Code color hex code is #18515d, and it is composed of 9% red, 32% green and 36% blue.
Genetic Code is a dark, bright, and cool color at 74% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.85:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Genetic Code color (#18515d) against light backgrounds.

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#18515d
Genetic Code Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Genetic Code:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #18515d |
| RGB | rgb(24,81,93) |
| HSL | hsl(190,59%,22.9%) |
| CMYK | 74, 13, 0, 64 |
| HSV | 190, 74, 36 |
| RGB % | 9, 32, 36 |
| XYZ | 5.3, 6.9, 11.4 |
| LAB | 31.6, -14.1, -12.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 74% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
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