Microwave Blue Color – #2d5254: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Microwave Blue color hex code is #2d5254, and it is composed of 18% red, 32% green and 33% blue.
Microwave Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.58:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Microwave Blue color (#2d5254) against light backgrounds.

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Microwave Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Microwave Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2d5254 |
| RGB | rgb(45,82,84) |
| HSL | hsl(183,30.2%,25.3%) |
| CMYK | 46, 2, 0, 67 |
| HSV | 183, 46, 33 |
| RGB % | 18, 32, 33 |
| XYZ | 5.7, 7.2, 9.5 |
| LAB | 32.3, -12.3, -5.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
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