Litmus Color – #9895c5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Litmus color hex code is #9895c5, and it is composed of 60% red, 58% green and 77% blue.
Litmus is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Litmus color (#9895c5) against dark backgrounds.

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Litmus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Litmus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9895c5 |
| RGB | rgb(152,149,197) |
| HSL | hsl(244,29.3%,67.8%) |
| CMYK | 23, 24, 0, 23 |
| HSV | 244, 24, 77 |
| RGB % | 60, 58, 77 |
| XYZ | 33.8, 32.2, 57.3 |
| LAB | 63.5, 11.5, -24.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.44 (passes WCAG AA) |










