Primal Blue Color – #0081b5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Primal Blue color hex code is #0081b5, and it is composed of 0% red, 51% green and 71% blue.
Primal Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.37:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Primal Blue color (#0081b5) against dark backgrounds.

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Primal Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Primal Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #0081b5 |
| RGB | rgb(0,129,181) |
| HSL | hsl(197,100%,35.5%) |
| CMYK | 100, 29, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 197, 100, 71 |
| RGB % | 0, 51, 71 |
| XYZ | 16.2, 19, 46.5 |
| LAB | 50.7, -10.2, -35.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
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