Gentian Blue Color – #312297: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gentian Blue color hex code is #312297, and it is composed of 19% red, 13% green and 59% blue.
Gentian Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 77% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.63:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gentian Blue color (#312297) against light backgrounds.

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Gentian Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gentian Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #312297 |
| RGB | rgb(49,34,151) |
| HSL | hsl(248,63.2%,36.3%) |
| CMYK | 68, 77, 0, 41 |
| HSV | 248, 77, 59 |
| RGB % | 19, 13, 59 |
| XYZ | 7.4, 4, 29.7 |
| LAB | 23.7, 42.5, -61.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 77% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
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