Oxford Blue Color – #002147: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oxford Blue color hex code is #002147, and it is composed of 0% red, 13% green and 28% blue.
Oxford Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 16.05:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oxford Blue color (#002147) against light backgrounds.

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Oxford Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oxford Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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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