Aqua Blue Color – #79b6bc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aqua Blue color hex code is #79b6bc, and it is composed of 47% red, 71% green and 74% blue.
Aqua Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aqua Blue color (#79b6bc) against dark backgrounds.

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Aqua Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aqua Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #79b6bc |
| RGB | rgb(121,182,188) |
| HSL | hsl(185,33.3%,60.6%) |
| CMYK | 36, 3, 0, 26 |
| HSV | 185, 36, 74 |
| RGB % | 47, 71, 74 |
| XYZ | 33.7, 41.2, 53.7 |
| LAB | 70.3, -18.2, -9.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
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