Light Steel Blue Color – #b0c4de: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Steel blue with a spoon of cream stirred in. Light steel blue color (#b0c4de) has a dusty quality that reads as calm and slightly nostalgic, which is why it shows up in retirement community branding and vintage porcelain. Try it beside brass or taupe.

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#b0c4de
Light Steel Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Light Steel Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0c4de |
| RGB | rgb(176,196,222) |
| HSL | hsl(214,41.1%,78%) |
| CMYK | 21, 12, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 214, 21, 87 |
| RGB % | 69, 77, 87 |
| XYZ | 50.8, 54, 76.8 |
| LAB | 78.5, -1.3, -15.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 11.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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