Observatory Color – #008f70: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Observatory color hex code is #008f70, and it is composed of 0% red, 56% green and 44% blue.
Observatory is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Observatory color (#008f70) against dark backgrounds.

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Observatory Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Observatory, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #008f70 |
| RGB | rgb(0,143,112) |
| HSL | hsl(167,100%,28%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 22, 44 |
| HSV | 167, 100, 56 |
| RGB % | 0, 56, 44 |
| XYZ | 12.7, 20.8, 18.7 |
| LAB | 52.7, -40.6, 7.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.16 (passes WCAG AA) |










