Kentucky Blue Color – #a5b3cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kentucky Blue color hex code is #a5b3cc, and it is composed of 65% red, 70% green and 80% blue.
Kentucky Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kentucky Blue color (#a5b3cc) against dark backgrounds.

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Kentucky Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kentucky Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5b3cc |
| RGB | rgb(165,179,204) |
| HSL | hsl(218,27.7%,72.4%) |
| CMYK | 19, 12, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 218, 19, 80 |
| RGB % | 65, 70, 80 |
| XYZ | 42.5, 44.6, 63.5 |
| LAB | 72.6, 0.3, -14.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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