Petrol Color – #005f6a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Petrol color hex code is #005f6a, and it is composed of 0% red, 37% green and 42% blue.
Petrol is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.38:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Petrol color (#005f6a) against light backgrounds.

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Petrol Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Petrol, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #005f6a |
| RGB | rgb(0,95,106) |
| HSL | hsl(186,100%,20.8%) |
| CMYK | 100, 10, 0, 58 |
| HSV | 186, 100, 42 |
| RGB % | 0, 37, 42 |
| XYZ | 6.7, 9.2, 15.1 |
| LAB | 36.4, -19.2, -13.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
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