Source Blue Color – #cdeae5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Source Blue color hex code is #cdeae5, and it is composed of 80% red, 92% green and 90% blue.
Source Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Source Blue color (#cdeae5) against dark backgrounds.

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Source Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Source Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cdeae5 |
| RGB | rgb(205,234,229) |
| HSL | hsl(170,40.8%,86.1%) |
| CMYK | 12, 0, 2, 8 |
| HSV | 170, 12, 92 |
| RGB % | 80, 92, 90 |
| XYZ | 68.7, 77.5, 85.5 |
| LAB | 90.6, -10.6, -0.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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