Placid Blue Color – #88a9d2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Placid Blue color hex code is #88a9d2, and it is composed of 53% red, 66% green and 82% blue.
Placid Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 35% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Placid Blue color (#88a9d2) against dark backgrounds.

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Placid Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Placid Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #88a9d2 |
| RGB | rgb(136,169,210) |
| HSL | hsl(213,45.1%,67.8%) |
| CMYK | 35, 20, 0, 18 |
| HSV | 213, 35, 82 |
| RGB % | 53, 66, 82 |
| XYZ | 36, 38.3, 66.5 |
| LAB | 68.2, -1.3, -24.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 35% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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