Detroit Color – #bdd0d1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Detroit color hex code is #bdd0d1, and it is composed of 74% red, 82% green and 82% blue.
Detroit is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Detroit color (#bdd0d1) against dark backgrounds.

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Detroit Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Detroit, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bdd0d1 |
| RGB | rgb(189,208,209) |
| HSL | hsl(183,17.9%,78%) |
| CMYK | 10, 0, 0, 18 |
| HSV | 183, 10, 82 |
| RGB % | 74, 82, 82 |
| XYZ | 55.1, 60.5, 69.1 |
| LAB | 82.1, -6, -2.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.11 (passes WCAG AA) |









