Norwegian Blue Color – #78888e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Norwegian Blue color hex code is #78888e, and it is composed of 47% red, 53% green and 56% blue.
Norwegian Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Norwegian Blue color (#78888e) against dark backgrounds.

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Norwegian Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Norwegian Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #78888e |
| RGB | rgb(120,136,142) |
| HSL | hsl(196,8.9%,51.4%) |
| CMYK | 15, 4, 0, 44 |
| HSV | 196, 15, 56 |
| RGB % | 47, 53, 56 |
| XYZ | 21.4, 23.6, 29 |
| LAB | 55.7, -4.8, -5.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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