Oxford Color – #b1bbc5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oxford color hex code is #b1bbc5, and it is composed of 69% red, 73% green and 77% blue.
Oxford is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oxford color (#b1bbc5) against dark backgrounds.

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Oxford Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oxford, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b1bbc5 |
| RGB | rgb(177,187,197) |
| HSL | hsl(210,14.7%,73.3%) |
| CMYK | 10, 5, 0, 23 |
| HSV | 210, 10, 77 |
| RGB % | 69, 73, 77 |
| XYZ | 46, 48.9, 59.8 |
| LAB | 75.4, -1.4, -6.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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