Elusive Blue Color – #dde4e8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Elusive Blue color hex code is #dde4e8, and it is composed of 87% red, 89% green and 91% blue.
Elusive Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Elusive Blue color (#dde4e8) against dark backgrounds.

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Elusive Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Elusive Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dde4e8 |
| RGB | rgb(221,228,232) |
| HSL | hsl(202,19.3%,88.8%) |
| CMYK | 5, 2, 0, 9 |
| HSV | 202, 5, 91 |
| RGB % | 87, 89, 91 |
| XYZ | 72.1, 76.7, 87.3 |
| LAB | 90.2, -1.7, -2.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.34 (passes WCAG AA) |
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