Aquatic Color – #99c1cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aquatic color hex code is #99c1cc, and it is composed of 60% red, 76% green and 80% blue.
Aquatic is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aquatic color (#99c1cc) against dark backgrounds.

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Aquatic Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aquatic, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #99c1cc |
| RGB | rgb(153,193,204) |
| HSL | hsl(193,33.3%,70%) |
| CMYK | 25, 5, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 193, 25, 80 |
| RGB % | 60, 76, 80 |
| XYZ | 43.1, 49.3, 64.4 |
| LAB | 75.6, -10.9, -9.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.93 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
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