Velvet Sky Color – #c5d3dd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Velvet Sky color hex code is #c5d3dd, and it is composed of 77% red, 83% green and 87% blue.
Velvet Sky is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Velvet Sky color (#c5d3dd) against dark backgrounds.

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Velvet Sky Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Velvet Sky, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c5d3dd |
| RGB | rgb(197,211,221) |
| HSL | hsl(205,26.1%,82%) |
| CMYK | 11, 5, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 205, 11, 87 |
| RGB % | 77, 83, 87 |
| XYZ | 59.4, 63.7, 77.6 |
| LAB | 83.8, -2.7, -6.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.53 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
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