Norwegian Blue Color – #78888e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Norwegian Blue winks at Monty Python’s 1969 “Dead Parrot” sketch, in which John Cleese returns a very dead parrot the shopkeeper insists is a resting “Norwegian Blue.” The color is a muted slate blue-grey with a cool, foggy calm, fitting for a Nordic fjord. It’s understated and cool.

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#78888e
Norwegian Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Norwegian Blue:
| 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 | 55.6, -4.5, -5.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 5.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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