Platonic Blue Color – #88ccff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Platonic Blue color hex code is #88ccff, and it is composed of 53% red, 80% green and 100% blue.
Platonic Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Platonic Blue color (#88ccff) against dark backgrounds.

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Platonic Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Platonic Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #88ccff |
| RGB | rgb(136,204,255) |
| HSL | hsl(206,100%,76.7%) |
| CMYK | 47, 20, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 206, 47, 100 |
| RGB % | 53, 80, 100 |
| XYZ | 49.8, 55.6, 102.7 |
| LAB | 79.4, -8.1, -31.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.13 (passes WCAG AA) |
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