Too Blue to be True Color – #0088ff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Too Blue to be True color hex code is #0088ff, and it is composed of 0% red, 53% green and 100% blue.
Too Blue to be True is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Too Blue to be True color (#0088ff) against dark backgrounds.

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Too Blue to be True Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Too Blue to be True:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #0088ff |
| RGB | rgb(0,136,255) |
| HSL | hsl(208,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 100, 47, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 208, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 0, 53, 100 |
| XYZ | 26.9, 24.8, 98 |
| LAB | 56.9, 13.8, -67.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 3.52 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 5.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
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