Vintage Blue Color – #87b8b5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vintage Blue color hex code is #87b8b5, and it is composed of 53% red, 72% green and 71% blue.
Vintage Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vintage Blue color (#87b8b5) against dark backgrounds.

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Vintage Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vintage Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #87b8b5 |
| RGB | rgb(135,184,181) |
| HSL | hsl(176,25.7%,62.5%) |
| CMYK | 27, 0, 2, 28 |
| HSV | 176, 27, 72 |
| RGB % | 53, 72, 71 |
| XYZ | 35.5, 42.8, 50.1 |
| LAB | 71.4, -16.7, -3.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.2 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.55 (passes WCAG AA) |
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