Citadel Blue Color – #9eabad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Citadel Blue color hex code is #9eabad, and it is composed of 62% red, 67% green and 68% blue.
Citadel Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Citadel Blue color (#9eabad) against dark backgrounds.

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Citadel Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Citadel Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9eabad |
| RGB | rgb(158,171,173) |
| HSL | hsl(188,8.4%,64.9%) |
| CMYK | 9, 1, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 188, 9, 68 |
| RGB % | 62, 67, 68 |
| XYZ | 36.2, 39.4, 45.2 |
| LAB | 69, -4.1, -2.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
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