Alaitoc Blue Color – #8e8c97: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Alaitoc Blue is a Citadel layer paint from Games Workshop, sold for highlighting Warhammer’s Aeldari and Space Marine armor over darker base blues like Kantor Blue. This muted grey-lavender is the softened, hobby-table version of that tabletop tone. Miniature painters know the Alaitoc Blue color as a gentle highlight, not a shout.

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Alaitoc Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Alaitoc Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8e8c97 |
| RGB | rgb(142,140,151) |
| HSL | hsl(251,5%,57.1%) |
| CMYK | 6, 7, 0, 41 |
| HSV | 251, 7, 59 |
| RGB % | 56, 55, 59 |
| XYZ | 26.1, 26.7, 33.1 |
| LAB | 58.7, 2.9, -5.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 3.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 6.35 (passes WCAG AA) |
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