Oxford Blue Color – #002147: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Oxford Blue is the official dark navy of the University of Oxford, set by its branding as Pantone 282. The shade traces to the 1829 Boat Race, when Oxford’s crew, dominated by dark-blue Christ Church, wore it against Cambridge. The Oxford Blue color hex code (#002147) still signals tradition and authority.

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#002147
Oxford Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Oxford Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #002147 |
| RGB | rgb(0,33,71) |
| HSL | hsl(212,100%,13.9%) |
| CMYK | 100, 54, 0, 72 |
| HSV | 212, 100, 28 |
| RGB % | 0, 13, 28 |
| XYZ | 1.7, 1.5, 6.2 |
| LAB | 12.6, 7.4, -27.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 16.05 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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