Slick Blue Color – #73ccd8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Slick Blue color hex code is #73ccd8, and it is composed of 45% red, 80% green and 85% blue.
Slick Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Slick Blue color (#73ccd8) against dark backgrounds.

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Slick Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Slick Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #73ccd8 |
| RGB | rgb(115,204,216) |
| HSL | hsl(187,56.4%,64.9%) |
| CMYK | 47, 6, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 187, 47, 85 |
| RGB % | 45, 80, 85 |
| XYZ | 41.1, 51.8, 72.8 |
| LAB | 77.2, -23.5, -14.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.36 (passes WCAG AA) |
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