Portsmouth Blue Color – #5b7074: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Portsmouth Blue color hex code is #5b7074, and it is composed of 36% red, 44% green and 45% blue.
Portsmouth Blue is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Portsmouth Blue color (#5b7074) against light backgrounds.

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Portsmouth Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Portsmouth Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5b7074 |
| RGB | rgb(91,112,116) |
| HSL | hsl(190,12.1%,40.6%) |
| CMYK | 22, 3, 0, 55 |
| HSV | 190, 22, 45 |
| RGB % | 36, 44, 45 |
| XYZ | 13.3, 15.1, 18.7 |
| LAB | 45.8, -6.7, -4.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
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