Oil Blue Color – #678f8a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oil Blue color hex code is #678f8a, and it is composed of 40% red, 56% green and 54% blue.
Oil Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.58:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oil Blue color (#678f8a) against dark backgrounds.

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Oil Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oil Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #678f8a |
| RGB | rgb(103,143,138) |
| HSL | hsl(173,16.3%,48.2%) |
| CMYK | 28, 0, 3, 44 |
| HSV | 173, 28, 56 |
| RGB % | 40, 56, 54 |
| XYZ | 20, 24.4, 27.7 |
| LAB | 56.5, -15, -1.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
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