Retiring Blue Color – #d5eae8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Retiring Blue color hex code is #d5eae8, and it is composed of 84% red, 92% green and 91% blue.
Retiring Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Retiring Blue color (#d5eae8) against dark backgrounds.

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Retiring Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Retiring Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d5eae8 |
| RGB | rgb(213,234,232) |
| HSL | hsl(174,33.3%,87.6%) |
| CMYK | 9, 0, 1, 8 |
| HSV | 174, 9, 92 |
| RGB % | 84, 92, 91 |
| XYZ | 71.4, 78.8, 87.8 |
| LAB | 91.1, -7.3, -1.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
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