Antarctica Color – #b9b8b9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Antarctica color hex code is #b9b8b9, and it is composed of 73% red, 72% green and 73% blue.
Antarctica is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 1% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Antarctica color (#b9b8b9) against dark backgrounds.

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Antarctica Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Antarctica, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9b8b9 |
| RGB | rgb(185,184,185) |
| HSL | hsl(300,0.7%,72.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 0, 27 |
| HSV | 300, 1, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 72, 73 |
| XYZ | 45.9, 48.1, 52.8 |
| LAB | 74.9, 0.5, -0.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 1% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.98 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.62 (passes WCAG AA) |









