Pelorus Color – #2599b2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pelorus color hex code is #2599b2, and it is composed of 15% red, 60% green and 70% blue.
Pelorus is a dark, bright, and cool color at 79% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pelorus color (#2599b2) against dark backgrounds.

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Pelorus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pelorus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2599b2 |
| RGB | rgb(37,153,178) |
| HSL | hsl(191,65.6%,42.2%) |
| CMYK | 79, 14, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 191, 79, 70 |
| RGB % | 15, 60, 70 |
| XYZ | 20.2, 26.4, 46.1 |
| LAB | 58.4, -22.4, -21.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 79% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.28 (passes WCAG AA) |









