Subtle Blue Color – #d9e4e5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Subtle Blue color hex code is #d9e4e5, and it is composed of 85% red, 89% green and 90% blue.
Subtle Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.3:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Subtle Blue color (#d9e4e5) against dark backgrounds.

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Subtle Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Subtle Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d9e4e5 |
| RGB | rgb(217,228,229) |
| HSL | hsl(185,18.8%,87.5%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 0, 10 |
| HSV | 185, 5, 90 |
| RGB % | 85, 89, 90 |
| XYZ | 70.5, 75.9, 85.1 |
| LAB | 89.8, -3.5, -1.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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