Candid Blue Color – #6cc3e0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candid Blue color hex code is #6cc3e0, and it is composed of 42% red, 76% green and 88% blue.
Candid Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 52% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candid Blue color (#6cc3e0) against dark backgrounds.

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Candid Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candid Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6cc3e0 |
| RGB | rgb(108,195,224) |
| HSL | hsl(195,65.2%,65.1%) |
| CMYK | 52, 13, 0, 12 |
| HSV | 195, 52, 88 |
| RGB % | 42, 76, 88 |
| XYZ | 39.2, 47.6, 77.6 |
| LAB | 74.6, -18.2, -22.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
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