Roquefort Blue Color – #aec6cf: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Roquefort Blue color hex code is #aec6cf, and it is composed of 68% red, 78% green and 81% blue.
Roquefort Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Roquefort Blue color (#aec6cf) against dark backgrounds.

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Roquefort Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Roquefort Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aec6cf |
| RGB | rgb(174,198,207) |
| HSL | hsl(196,25.6%,74.7%) |
| CMYK | 16, 4, 0, 19 |
| HSV | 196, 16, 81 |
| RGB % | 68, 78, 81 |
| XYZ | 48.9, 53.9, 66.9 |
| LAB | 78.4, -6.3, -7.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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