Lupine Blue Color – #6a96ba: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lupine Blue color hex code is #6a96ba, and it is composed of 42% red, 59% green and 73% blue.
Lupine Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lupine Blue color (#6a96ba) against dark backgrounds.

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Lupine Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lupine Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6a96ba |
| RGB | rgb(106,150,186) |
| HSL | hsl(207,36.7%,57.3%) |
| CMYK | 43, 19, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 207, 43, 73 |
| RGB % | 42, 59, 73 |
| XYZ | 25.7, 28.4, 50.6 |
| LAB | 60.2, -5.3, -23.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
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