Tried & True Blue Color – #494f62: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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True blue has meant loyal for centuries, a phrase often tied to Coventry blue dye that refused to fade. Tried & True Blue color is a dark slate navy with a gray cast, about a denim jacket after years of washing.

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#494f62
Tried & True Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Tried & True Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #494f62 |
| RGB | rgb(73,79,98) |
| HSL | hsl(226,14.6%,33.5%) |
| CMYK | 26, 19, 0, 62 |
| HSV | 226, 26, 38 |
| RGB % | 29, 31, 38 |
| XYZ | 7.7, 7.9, 12.7 |
| LAB | 33.8, 2.3, -11.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 8.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 2.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
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