Carolina Blue Color – #8ab8fe: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carolina Blue color hex code is #8ab8fe, and it is composed of 54% red, 72% green and 100% blue.
Carolina Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carolina Blue color (#8ab8fe) against dark backgrounds.

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Carolina Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carolina Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8ab8fe |
| RGB | rgb(138,184,254) |
| HSL | hsl(216,98.3%,76.9%) |
| CMYK | 46, 28, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 216, 46, 100 |
| RGB % | 54, 72, 100 |
| XYZ | 45.5, 46.8, 100.4 |
| LAB | 74.1, 2.9, -39.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.37 (passes WCAG AA) |
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