Sterling Blue Color – #a2b9c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sterling Blue color hex code is #a2b9c2, and it is composed of 64% red, 73% green and 76% blue.
Sterling Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sterling Blue color (#a2b9c2) against dark backgrounds.

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Sterling Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Sterling Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a2b9c2 |
| RGB | rgb(162,185,194) |
| HSL | hsl(197,20.8%,69.8%) |
| CMYK | 16, 5, 0, 24 |
| HSV | 197, 16, 76 |
| RGB % | 64, 73, 76 |
| XYZ | 42, 46.3, 57.8 |
| LAB | 73.7, -6, -7.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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