Mediterranean Blue Color – #1682b9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mediterranean Blue color hex code is #1682b9, and it is composed of 9% red, 51% green and 73% blue.
Mediterranean Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 88% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.26:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mediterranean Blue color (#1682b9) against dark backgrounds.

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Mediterranean Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mediterranean Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #1682b9 |
| RGB | rgb(22,130,185) |
| HSL | hsl(200,78.7%,40.6%) |
| CMYK | 88, 30, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 200, 88, 73 |
| RGB % | 9, 51, 73 |
| XYZ | 17.1, 19.6, 48.8 |
| LAB | 51.4, -8.2, -36.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 88% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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