Kitchen Blue Color – #8ab5bd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kitchen Blue color hex code is #8ab5bd, and it is composed of 54% red, 71% green and 74% blue.
Kitchen Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kitchen Blue color (#8ab5bd) against dark backgrounds.

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Kitchen Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kitchen Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8ab5bd |
| RGB | rgb(138,181,189) |
| HSL | hsl(189,27.9%,64.1%) |
| CMYK | 27, 4, 0, 26 |
| HSV | 189, 27, 74 |
| RGB % | 54, 71, 74 |
| XYZ | 36.2, 42.1, 54.4 |
| LAB | 70.9, -12.3, -8.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
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