Nautical Blue Color – #1a5091: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nautical Blue color hex code is #1a5091, and it is composed of 10% red, 31% green and 57% blue.
Nautical Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 82% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.08:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nautical Blue color (#1a5091) against light backgrounds.

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Nautical Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nautical Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #1a5091 |
| RGB | rgb(26,80,145) |
| HSL | hsl(213,69.6%,33.5%) |
| CMYK | 82, 45, 0, 43 |
| HSV | 213, 82, 57 |
| RGB % | 10, 31, 57 |
| XYZ | 8.4, 8, 27.9 |
| LAB | 34, 7.3, -40.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 82% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
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