Pewter Blue Color – #8ba8b7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pewter Blue color hex code is #8ba8b7, and it is composed of 55% red, 66% green and 72% blue.
Pewter Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pewter Blue color (#8ba8b7) against dark backgrounds.

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Pewter Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pewter Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8ba8b7 |
| RGB | rgb(139,168,183) |
| HSL | hsl(200,23.4%,63.1%) |
| CMYK | 24, 8, 0, 28 |
| HSV | 200, 24, 72 |
| RGB % | 55, 66, 72 |
| XYZ | 33.2, 36.9, 50.2 |
| LAB | 67.2, -6.5, -11.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
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