Petro Blue Color – #2f5961: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Petro Blue color hex code is #2f5961, and it is composed of 18% red, 35% green and 38% blue.
Petro Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 52% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.71:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Petro Blue color (#2f5961) against light backgrounds.

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Petro Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Petro Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2f5961 |
| RGB | rgb(47,89,97) |
| HSL | hsl(190,34.7%,28.2%) |
| CMYK | 52, 8, 0, 62 |
| HSV | 190, 52, 38 |
| RGB % | 18, 35, 38 |
| XYZ | 6.9, 8.6, 12.6 |
| LAB | 35.2, -12.1, -9.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
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