Submarine Base Color – #5566aa: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Submarine Base color hex code is #5566aa, and it is composed of 33% red, 40% green and 67% blue.
Submarine Base is a dark, muted, and cool color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.43:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Submarine Base color (#5566aa) against light backgrounds.

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Submarine Base Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Submarine Base, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5566aa |
| RGB | rgb(85,102,170) |
| HSL | hsl(228,33.3%,50%) |
| CMYK | 50, 40, 0, 33 |
| HSV | 228, 50, 67 |
| RGB % | 33, 40, 67 |
| XYZ | 15.8, 14.3, 40 |
| LAB | 44.7, 13.5, -38.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
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