India Blue Color – #008a8e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The India Blue color hex code is #008a8e, and it is composed of 0% red, 54% green and 56% blue.
India Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.18:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the India Blue color (#008a8e) against dark backgrounds.

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India Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color India Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #008a8e |
| RGB | rgb(0,138,142) |
| HSL | hsl(182,100%,27.8%) |
| CMYK | 100, 3, 0, 44 |
| HSV | 182, 100, 56 |
| RGB % | 0, 54, 56 |
| XYZ | 14, 20.1, 28.7 |
| LAB | 52, -28.8, -11.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
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