Madder Blue Color – #b5b6ce: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Madder Blue color hex code is #b5b6ce, and it is composed of 71% red, 71% green and 81% blue.
Madder Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Madder Blue color (#b5b6ce) against dark backgrounds.

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Madder Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Madder Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5b6ce |
| RGB | rgb(181,182,206) |
| HSL | hsl(238,20.3%,75.9%) |
| CMYK | 12, 12, 0, 19 |
| HSV | 238, 12, 81 |
| RGB % | 71, 71, 81 |
| XYZ | 46.9, 47.7, 65.1 |
| LAB | 74.6, 4.4, -12.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.99 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.55 (passes WCAG AA) |
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