Tried & True Blue Color – #494f62: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tried & True Blue color hex code is #494f62, and it is composed of 29% red, 31% green and 38% blue.
Tried & True Blue is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.15:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tried & True Blue color (#494f62) against light backgrounds.

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Tried & True Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tried & True Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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, 1.8, -11.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
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