Salt Blue Color – #7d9c9d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Salt Blue color hex code is #7d9c9d, and it is composed of 49% red, 61% green and 62% blue.
Salt Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Salt Blue color (#7d9c9d) against dark backgrounds.

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Salt Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Salt Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7d9c9d |
| RGB | rgb(125,156,157) |
| HSL | hsl(182,14%,55.3%) |
| CMYK | 20, 1, 0, 38 |
| HSV | 182, 20, 62 |
| RGB % | 49, 61, 62 |
| XYZ | 26.4, 30.6, 36.4 |
| LAB | 62.2, -10.7, -4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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