Waterline Blue Color – #436bad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Waterline Blue color hex code is #436bad, and it is composed of 26% red, 42% green and 68% blue.
Waterline Blue is a dark, bright, and cool color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Waterline Blue color (#436bad) against light backgrounds.

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Waterline Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Waterline Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #436bad |
| RGB | rgb(67,107,173) |
| HSL | hsl(217,44.2%,47.1%) |
| CMYK | 61, 38, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 217, 61, 68 |
| RGB % | 26, 42, 68 |
| XYZ | 15.1, 14.7, 41.6 |
| LAB | 45.2, 6.9, -39.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.32 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
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