USAFA Blue Color – #004f98: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The USAFA Blue color hex code is #004f98, and it is composed of 0% red, 31% green and 60% blue.
USAFA Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.17:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the USAFA Blue color (#004f98) against light backgrounds.

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USAFA Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color USAFA Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #004f98 |
| RGB | rgb(0,79,152) |
| HSL | hsl(209,100%,29.8%) |
| CMYK | 100, 48, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 209, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 0, 31, 60 |
| XYZ | 8.5, 7.9, 30.8 |
| LAB | 33.8, 9.1, -45.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.17 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
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