California Lilac Color – #bbc5e2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The California Lilac color hex code is #bbc5e2, and it is composed of 73% red, 77% green and 89% blue.
California Lilac is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the California Lilac color (#bbc5e2) against dark backgrounds.

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California Lilac Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color California Lilac, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bbc5e2 |
| RGB | rgb(187,197,226) |
| HSL | hsl(225,40.2%,81%) |
| CMYK | 17, 13, 0, 11 |
| HSV | 225, 17, 89 |
| RGB % | 73, 77, 89 |
| XYZ | 54.2, 56, 79.9 |
| LAB | 79.6, 2.5, -15.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.2 (passes WCAG AA) |
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