Tropical Blue Color – #aec9eb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tropical Blue color hex code is #aec9eb, and it is composed of 68% red, 79% green and 92% blue.
Tropical Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tropical Blue color (#aec9eb) against dark backgrounds.

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Tropical Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tropical Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aec9eb |
| RGB | rgb(174,201,235) |
| HSL | hsl(213,60.4%,80.2%) |
| CMYK | 26, 14, 0, 8 |
| HSV | 213, 26, 92 |
| RGB % | 68, 79, 92 |
| XYZ | 53.3, 56.8, 86.7 |
| LAB | 80.1, -1.8, -19.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.35 (passes WCAG AA) |
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