Impressionist Blue Color – #a7cac9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Impressionist Blue color hex code is #a7cac9, and it is composed of 65% red, 79% green and 79% blue.
Impressionist Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Impressionist Blue color (#a7cac9) against dark backgrounds.

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Impressionist Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Impressionist Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a7cac9 |
| RGB | rgb(167,202,201) |
| HSL | hsl(178,24.8%,72.4%) |
| CMYK | 17, 0, 0, 21 |
| HSV | 178, 17, 79 |
| RGB % | 65, 79, 79 |
| XYZ | 47.6, 54.7, 63.3 |
| LAB | 78.9, -11.9, -3.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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