Sixties Blue Color – #0079a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Sixties Blue is a saturated cerulean with a slight teal lean from green at 121. It recalls the bright laminate kitchen tables of the 1960s, and it’s nearly a twin of Methyl Blue and Celadon Blue in this batch. Dim rooms push it toward petrol blue.

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Sixties Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Sixties Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #0079a9 |
| RGB | rgb(0,121,169) |
| HSL | hsl(197,100%,33.1%) |
| CMYK | 100, 28, 0, 34 |
| HSV | 197, 100, 66 |
| RGB % | 0, 47, 66 |
| XYZ | 14, 16.5, 40 |
| LAB | 47.7, -10.4, -33.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 4.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 4.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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