Blue Dusk Color – #8c959d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Dusk color hex code is #8c959d, and it is composed of 55% red, 58% green and 62% blue.
Blue Dusk is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 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 Dusk color (#8c959d) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Dusk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Dusk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c959d |
| RGB | rgb(140,149,157) |
| HSL | hsl(208,8%,58.2%) |
| CMYK | 11, 5, 0, 38 |
| HSV | 208, 11, 62 |
| RGB % | 55, 58, 62 |
| XYZ | 27.6, 29.5, 36.1 |
| LAB | 61.2, -1.7, -5.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.04 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
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