Woad Blue Color – #597fb9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Woad Blue color hex code is #597fb9, and it is composed of 35% red, 50% green and 73% blue.
Woad Blue is a dark, muted, and cool color at 52% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Woad Blue color (#597fb9) against dark backgrounds.

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Woad Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Woad Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #597fb9 |
| RGB | rgb(89,127,185) |
| HSL | hsl(216,40.7%,53.7%) |
| CMYK | 52, 31, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 216, 52, 73 |
| RGB % | 35, 50, 73 |
| XYZ | 20.5, 20.8, 48.8 |
| LAB | 52.7, 3.6, -34.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.16 (passes WCAG AA) |
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