Major Blue Color – #289ec4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Major Blue color hex code is #289ec4, and it is composed of 16% red, 62% green and 77% blue.
Major Blue is a light, bright, and cool color at 80% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Major Blue color (#289ec4) against dark backgrounds.

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Major Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Major Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #289ec4 |
| RGB | rgb(40,158,196) |
| HSL | hsl(195,66.1%,46.3%) |
| CMYK | 80, 19, 0, 23 |
| HSV | 195, 80, 77 |
| RGB % | 16, 62, 77 |
| XYZ | 23.1, 28.9, 56.6 |
| LAB | 60.7, -18.5, -28.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 80% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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