Melrose Color – #c3b9dd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Melrose color hex code is #c3b9dd, and it is composed of 76% red, 73% green and 87% blue.
Melrose is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Melrose color (#c3b9dd) against dark backgrounds.

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Melrose Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Melrose, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c3b9dd |
| RGB | rgb(195,185,221) |
| HSL | hsl(257,34.6%,79.6%) |
| CMYK | 12, 16, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 257, 16, 87 |
| RGB % | 76, 73, 87 |
| XYZ | 52.9, 51.5, 75.6 |
| LAB | 77, 10.5, -16.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.3 (passes WCAG AA) |










