Marlin Color – #515b87: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Marlin color hex code is #515b87, and it is composed of 32% red, 36% green and 53% blue.
Marlin is a dark, muted, and cool color at 40% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.57:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Marlin color (#515b87) against light backgrounds.

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Marlin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Marlin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #515b87 |
| RGB | rgb(81,91,135) |
| HSL | hsl(229,25%,42.4%) |
| CMYK | 40, 33, 0, 47 |
| HSV | 229, 40, 53 |
| RGB % | 32, 36, 53 |
| XYZ | 11.5, 11, 24.4 |
| LAB | 39.6, 7.7, -25.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 40% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.2 (fails WCAG AA) |
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Silver Marlin
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Marlin Green
#515b87

Marlin
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Black Marlin




