Columbia Blue Color – #9bddff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Columbia Blue color hex code is #9bddff, and it is composed of 61% red, 87% green and 100% blue.
Columbia Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Columbia Blue color (#9bddff) against dark backgrounds.

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Columbia Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Columbia Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9bddff |
| RGB | rgb(155,221,255) |
| HSL | hsl(200,100%,80.4%) |
| CMYK | 39, 13, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 200, 39, 100 |
| RGB % | 61, 87, 100 |
| XYZ | 57.4, 65.9, 104.3 |
| LAB | 84.9, -12.5, -23.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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