River Blue Color – #38afcd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The River Blue color hex code is #38afcd, and it is composed of 22% red, 69% green and 80% blue.
River Blue is a light, bright, and cool color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the River Blue color (#38afcd) against dark backgrounds.

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River Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color River Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #38afcd |
| RGB | rgb(56,175,205) |
| HSL | hsl(192,59.8%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 73, 15, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 192, 73, 80 |
| RGB % | 22, 69, 80 |
| XYZ | 28, 35.9, 63.2 |
| LAB | 66.4, -22.7, -24.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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