Post Boy Color – #7a99ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Post Boy color hex code is #7a99ad, and it is composed of 48% red, 60% green and 68% blue.
Post Boy is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.01:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Post Boy color (#7a99ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Post Boy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Post Boy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7a99ad |
| RGB | rgb(122,153,173) |
| HSL | hsl(204,23.7%,57.8%) |
| CMYK | 29, 12, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 204, 29, 68 |
| RGB % | 48, 60, 68 |
| XYZ | 27, 29.9, 43.9 |
| LAB | 61.6, -5.7, -14 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
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