Shadow Blue Color – #778ba5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shadow Blue color hex code is #778ba5, and it is composed of 47% red, 55% green and 65% blue.
Shadow Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shadow Blue color (#778ba5) against dark backgrounds.

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Shadow Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shadow Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #778ba5 |
| RGB | rgb(119,139,165) |
| HSL | hsl(214,20.4%,55.7%) |
| CMYK | 28, 16, 0, 35 |
| HSV | 214, 28, 65 |
| RGB % | 47, 55, 65 |
| XYZ | 23.6, 25.1, 39.2 |
| LAB | 57.2, -1.1, -16.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
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