Old Benchmark Color – #029386: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Old Benchmark color hex code is #029386, and it is composed of 1% red, 58% green and 53% blue.
Old Benchmark is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Old Benchmark color (#029386) against dark backgrounds.

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Old Benchmark Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Old Benchmark, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #029386 |
| RGB | rgb(2,147,134) |
| HSL | hsl(175,97.3%,29.2%) |
| CMYK | 99, 0, 9, 42 |
| HSV | 175, 99, 58 |
| RGB % | 1, 58, 53 |
| XYZ | 14.8, 22.6, 26.1 |
| LAB | 54.7, -35.6, -2.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
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