Aquatone Color – #a6b5a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aquatone color hex code is #a6b5a9, and it is composed of 65% red, 71% green and 66% blue.
Aquatone is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aquatone color (#a6b5a9) against dark backgrounds.

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Aquatone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aquatone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a6b5a9 |
| RGB | rgb(166,181,169) |
| HSL | hsl(132,9.2%,68%) |
| CMYK | 8, 0, 7, 29 |
| HSV | 132, 8, 71 |
| RGB % | 65, 71, 66 |
| XYZ | 39.4, 44, 44 |
| LAB | 72.2, -7.5, 4.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.8 (passes WCAG AA) |









