Maximum Blue Color – #47abcc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Maximum Blue color hex code is #47abcc, and it is composed of 28% red, 67% green and 80% blue.
Maximum Blue is a light, bright, and cool color at 65% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Maximum Blue color (#47abcc) against dark backgrounds.

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Maximum Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Maximum Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #47abcc |
| RGB | rgb(71,171,204) |
| HSL | hsl(195,56.6%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 65, 16, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 195, 65, 80 |
| RGB % | 28, 67, 80 |
| XYZ | 28.1, 34.8, 62.4 |
| LAB | 65.6, -18.6, -25.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 65% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
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