Candela Color – #bac4d5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candela color hex code is #bac4d5, and it is composed of 73% red, 77% green and 84% blue.
Candela is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candela color (#bac4d5) against dark backgrounds.

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Candela Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candela, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bac4d5 |
| RGB | rgb(186,196,213) |
| HSL | hsl(218,24.3%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 13, 8, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 218, 13, 84 |
| RGB % | 73, 77, 84 |
| XYZ | 52, 54.7, 70.8 |
| LAB | 78.9, 0, -9.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.94 (passes WCAG AA) |









