Picton Blue Color – #5ba0d0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Picton Blue color hex code is #5ba0d0, and it is composed of 36% red, 63% green and 82% blue.
Picton Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Picton Blue color (#5ba0d0) against dark backgrounds.

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Picton Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Picton Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5ba0d0 |
| RGB | rgb(91,160,208) |
| HSL | hsl(205,55.5%,58.6%) |
| CMYK | 56, 23, 0, 18 |
| HSV | 205, 56, 82 |
| RGB % | 36, 63, 82 |
| XYZ | 28.3, 31.9, 64.3 |
| LAB | 63.3, -7.8, -31.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
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