First Shade of Blue Color – #cbe1f2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The First Shade of Blue color hex code is #cbe1f2, and it is composed of 80% red, 88% green and 95% blue.
First Shade of Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the First Shade of Blue color (#cbe1f2) against dark backgrounds.

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First Shade of Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color First Shade of Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cbe1f2 |
| RGB | rgb(203,225,242) |
| HSL | hsl(206,60%,87.3%) |
| CMYK | 16, 7, 0, 5 |
| HSV | 206, 16, 95 |
| RGB % | 80, 88, 95 |
| XYZ | 67.6, 73, 94.5 |
| LAB | 88.4, -3.8, -10.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 15.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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