Aquatint Color – #b8e7de: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aquatint color hex code is #b8e7de, and it is composed of 72% red, 91% green and 87% blue.
Aquatint is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aquatint color (#b8e7de) against dark backgrounds.

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Aquatint Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aquatint, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8e7de |
| RGB | rgb(184,231,222) |
| HSL | hsl(169,49.5%,81.4%) |
| CMYK | 20, 0, 4, 9 |
| HSV | 169, 20, 91 |
| RGB % | 72, 91, 87 |
| XYZ | 61.5, 72.6, 79.9 |
| LAB | 88.3, -16.9, -0.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.52 (passes WCAG AA) |









