Citadel Color – #6a7f8b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Citadel color hex code is #6a7f8b, and it is composed of 42% red, 50% green and 55% blue.
Citadel is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.18:1 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 color (#6a7f8b) against dark backgrounds.

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Citadel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Citadel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6a7f8b |
| RGB | rgb(106,127,139) |
| HSL | hsl(202,13.5%,48%) |
| CMYK | 24, 9, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 202, 24, 55 |
| RGB % | 42, 50, 55 |
| XYZ | 18.2, 20.1, 27.3 |
| LAB | 52, -4.7, -9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
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