Blue Spruce Color – #adc5c9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Blue Spruce color hex code is #adc5c9, and it is composed of 68% red, 77% green and 79% blue.
Blue Spruce is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 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 Spruce color (#adc5c9) against dark backgrounds.

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Blue Spruce Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Blue Spruce, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #adc5c9 |
| RGB | rgb(173,197,201) |
| HSL | hsl(189,20.6%,73.3%) |
| CMYK | 14, 2, 0, 21 |
| HSV | 189, 14, 79 |
| RGB % | 68, 77, 79 |
| XYZ | 47.7, 53, 63 |
| LAB | 77.9, -7.3, -4.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.61 (passes WCAG AA) |
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