Stencil Blue Color – #b4ceda: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Stencil Blue color hex code is #b4ceda, and it is composed of 71% red, 81% green and 85% blue.
Stencil Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Stencil Blue color (#b4ceda) against dark backgrounds.

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Stencil Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Stencil Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b4ceda |
| RGB | rgb(180,206,218) |
| HSL | hsl(199,33.9%,78%) |
| CMYK | 17, 6, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 199, 17, 85 |
| RGB % | 71, 81, 85 |
| XYZ | 53.5, 58.9, 74.9 |
| LAB | 81.2, -6.3, -8.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
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