Blue Calico Color – #a5cde1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Calico color hex code is #a5cde1, and it is composed of 65% red, 80% green and 88% blue.
Blue Calico is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Calico color (#a5cde1) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Calico Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Calico, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5cde1 |
| RGB | rgb(165,205,225) |
| HSL | hsl(200,50%,76.5%) |
| CMYK | 27, 9, 0, 12 |
| HSV | 200, 27, 88 |
| RGB % | 65, 80, 88 |
| XYZ | 50.9, 57.1, 79.6 |
| LAB | 80.2, -8.8, -14.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
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