Plum Blue Color – #4b6176: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Plum Blue color hex code is #4b6176, and it is composed of 29% red, 38% green and 46% blue.
Plum Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.42:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Plum Blue color (#4b6176) against light backgrounds.

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Plum Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Plum Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4b6176 |
| RGB | rgb(75,97,118) |
| HSL | hsl(209,22.3%,37.8%) |
| CMYK | 36, 18, 0, 54 |
| HSV | 209, 36, 46 |
| RGB % | 29, 38, 46 |
| XYZ | 10.4, 11.4, 18.8 |
| LAB | 40.2, -3.3, -14.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
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