Moonstone Blue Color – #73a9c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Moonstone Blue color hex code is #73a9c2, and it is composed of 45% red, 66% green and 76% blue.
Moonstone Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Moonstone Blue color (#73a9c2) against dark backgrounds.

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Moonstone Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Moonstone Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #73a9c2 |
| RGB | rgb(115,169,194) |
| HSL | hsl(199,39.3%,60.6%) |
| CMYK | 41, 13, 0, 24 |
| HSV | 199, 41, 76 |
| RGB % | 45, 66, 76 |
| XYZ | 31, 35.9, 56.3 |
| LAB | 66.4, -11.2, -18.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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