High Elf Blue Color – #8cbed6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The High Elf Blue color hex code is #8cbed6, and it is composed of 55% red, 75% green and 84% blue.
High Elf Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 35% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the High Elf Blue color (#8cbed6) against dark backgrounds.

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High Elf Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color High Elf Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8cbed6 |
| RGB | rgb(140,190,214) |
| HSL | hsl(199,47.4%,69.4%) |
| CMYK | 35, 11, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 199, 35, 84 |
| RGB % | 55, 75, 84 |
| XYZ | 41.4, 47.3, 70.6 |
| LAB | 74.4, -10.5, -17.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 35% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 10.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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