Manhattan Blue Color – #404457: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Manhattan Blue color hex code is #404457, and it is composed of 25% red, 27% green and 34% blue.
Manhattan Blue is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.62:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Manhattan Blue color (#404457) against light backgrounds.

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Manhattan Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Manhattan Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #404457 |
| RGB | rgb(64,68,87) |
| HSL | hsl(230,15.2%,29.6%) |
| CMYK | 26, 22, 0, 66 |
| HSV | 230, 26, 34 |
| RGB % | 25, 27, 34 |
| XYZ | 5.9, 5.9, 9.8 |
| LAB | 29.2, 3.3, -11.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
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