Smalt Blue Color – #496267: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Smalt Blue color hex code is #496267, and it is composed of 29% red, 38% green and 40% blue.
Smalt Blue is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.51:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Smalt Blue color (#496267) against light backgrounds.

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Smalt Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Smalt Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #496267 |
| RGB | rgb(73,98,103) |
| HSL | hsl(190,17%,34.5%) |
| CMYK | 29, 5, 0, 60 |
| HSV | 190, 29, 40 |
| RGB % | 29, 38, 40 |
| XYZ | 9.6, 11.1, 14.5 |
| LAB | 39.7, -7.4, -6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
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