Essex Blue Color – #b0ccda: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Essex Blue color hex code is #b0ccda, and it is composed of 69% red, 80% green and 85% blue.
Essex Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Essex Blue color (#b0ccda) against dark backgrounds.

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Essex Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Essex Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0ccda |
| RGB | rgb(176,204,218) |
| HSL | hsl(200,36.2%,77.3%) |
| CMYK | 19, 6, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 200, 19, 85 |
| RGB % | 69, 80, 85 |
| XYZ | 52.2, 57.5, 74.7 |
| LAB | 80.5, -6.3, -10.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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