Chicago Blue Color – #b6dbe9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chicago Blue color hex code is #b6dbe9, and it is composed of 71% red, 86% green and 91% blue.
Chicago Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chicago Blue color (#b6dbe9) against dark backgrounds.

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Chicago Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chicago Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b6dbe9 |
| RGB | rgb(182,219,233) |
| HSL | hsl(196,53.7%,81.4%) |
| CMYK | 22, 6, 0, 9 |
| HSV | 196, 22, 91 |
| RGB % | 71, 86, 91 |
| XYZ | 59.3, 66.5, 86.8 |
| LAB | 85.3, -9.2, -10.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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