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P(bCmB-co-bTP) displayed a high transmittance variation (\u2206T = 39.56% at 685 nm) and a satisfactory coloration efficiency (\u03b7 = 160.5 cm2\u2219C\u22121 at 685 nm). Dual-layer organic electrochromic devices (ECDs) were built using four bCmB-containing polycarbazoles and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as anodes and a cathode, respectively. PbCmB\/PEDOT ECD displayed gainsboro, dark gray, and bright slate gray colors at \u22120.4 V, 1.0 V, and 2.0 V, respectively. The P(bCmB-co-bTP)\/PEDOT ECD showed a high \u2206T (40.7% at 635 nm) and a high coloration efficiency (\u03b7 = 428.4 cm2\u2219C\u22121 at 635 nm). The polycarbazole\/PEDOT ECDs exhibited moderate open circuit memories and electrochemical redox stability. 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