Provence Blue Color – #8a9c99: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Provence Blue color hex code is #8a9c99, and it is composed of 54% red, 61% green and 60% blue.
Provence Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Provence Blue color (#8a9c99) against dark backgrounds.

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Provence Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Provence Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a9c99 |
| RGB | rgb(138,156,153) |
| HSL | hsl(170,8.3%,57.6%) |
| CMYK | 12, 0, 2, 39 |
| HSV | 170, 12, 61 |
| RGB % | 54, 61, 60 |
| XYZ | 28.1, 31.5, 34.7 |
| LAB | 62.9, -7.1, -0.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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