Legacy Blue Color – #9ec9e2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Legacy Blue color hex code is #9ec9e2, and it is composed of 62% red, 79% green and 89% blue.
Legacy Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 30% 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 Legacy Blue color (#9ec9e2) against dark backgrounds.

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Legacy Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Legacy Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9ec9e2 |
| RGB | rgb(158,201,226) |
| HSL | hsl(202,54%,75.3%) |
| CMYK | 30, 11, 0, 11 |
| HSV | 202, 30, 89 |
| RGB % | 62, 79, 89 |
| XYZ | 48.7, 54.5, 79.9 |
| LAB | 78.8, -8.3, -17 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.91 (passes WCAG AA) |
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