Alley Color – #b8c4d9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Alley color hex code is #b8c4d9, and it is composed of 72% red, 77% green and 85% blue.
Alley is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Alley color (#b8c4d9) against dark backgrounds.

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Alley Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Alley, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8c4d9 |
| RGB | rgb(184,196,217) |
| HSL | hsl(218,30.3%,78.6%) |
| CMYK | 15, 10, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 218, 15, 85 |
| RGB % | 72, 77, 85 |
| XYZ | 52, 54.7, 73.5 |
| LAB | 78.9, 0, -11.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.94 (passes WCAG AA) |









