Portuguese Blue Color – #3c5e95: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Portuguese Blue color hex code is #3c5e95, and it is composed of 24% red, 37% green and 58% blue.
Portuguese Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 60% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Portuguese Blue color (#3c5e95) against light backgrounds.

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Portuguese Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Portuguese Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #3c5e95 |
| RGB | rgb(60,94,149) |
| HSL | hsl(217,42.6%,41%) |
| CMYK | 60, 37, 0, 42 |
| HSV | 217, 60, 58 |
| RGB % | 24, 37, 58 |
| XYZ | 11.3, 11.1, 30 |
| LAB | 39.7, 5.6, -34 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 60% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
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