Yves Klein Blue Color – #00008b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Yves Klein Blue color hex code is #00008b, and it is composed of 0% red, 0% green and 55% blue.
Yves Klein Blue is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 15.3:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Yves Klein Blue color (#00008b) against light backgrounds.

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Yves Klein Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Yves Klein Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00008b |
| RGB | rgb(0,0,139) |
| HSL | hsl(240,100%,27.3%) |
| CMYK | 100, 100, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 240, 100, 55 |
| RGB % | 0, 0, 55 |
| XYZ | 4.7, 1.9, 24.5 |
| LAB | 15, 50.1, -68.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 15.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
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