Blue Slate Color – #5a5f68: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Slate color hex code is #5a5f68, and it is composed of 35% red, 37% green and 41% blue.
Blue Slate is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.42:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Blue Slate color (#5a5f68) against light backgrounds.

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Blue Slate Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Slate, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5a5f68 |
| RGB | rgb(90,95,104) |
| HSL | hsl(219,7.2%,38%) |
| CMYK | 13, 9, 0, 59 |
| HSV | 219, 13, 41 |
| RGB % | 35, 37, 41 |
| XYZ | 10.8, 11.4, 14.7 |
| LAB | 40.2, -0.3, -5.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
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