Powder Blue Color – #b0e0e6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Powder Blue color hex code is #b0e0e6, and it is composed of 69% red, 88% green and 90% blue.
Powder Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Powder Blue color (#b0e0e6) against dark backgrounds.

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Powder Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Powder Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0e0e6 |
| RGB | rgb(176,224,230) |
| HSL | hsl(187,51.9%,79.6%) |
| CMYK | 23, 3, 0, 10 |
| HSV | 187, 23, 90 |
| RGB % | 69, 88, 90 |
| XYZ | 58.8, 68.3, 84.9 |
| LAB | 86.2, -14.3, -8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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