Light Steel Blue Color – #b0c4de: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Light Steel Blue color hex code is #b0c4de, and it is composed of 69% red, 77% green and 87% blue.
Light Steel Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Light Steel Blue color (#b0c4de) against dark backgrounds.

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Light Steel Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Light Steel Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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, -1.4, -15.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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