Smoky Blue Color – #7196a6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Smoky Blue color hex code is #7196a6, and it is composed of 44% red, 59% green and 65% blue.
Smoky Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Smoky Blue color (#7196a6) against dark backgrounds.

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Smoky Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Smoky Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7196a6 |
| RGB | rgb(113,150,166) |
| HSL | hsl(198,22.9%,54.7%) |
| CMYK | 32, 10, 0, 35 |
| HSV | 198, 32, 65 |
| RGB % | 44, 59, 65 |
| XYZ | 24.6, 28.1, 40.2 |
| LAB | 60, -8.9, -12.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
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