Avalon Color – #799b96: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Avalon color hex code is #799b96, and it is composed of 47% red, 61% green and 59% blue.
Avalon is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Avalon color (#799b96) against dark backgrounds.

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Avalon Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Avalon, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #799b96 |
| RGB | rgb(121,155,150) |
| HSL | hsl(171,14.5%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 22, 0, 3, 39 |
| HSV | 171, 22, 61 |
| RGB % | 47, 61, 59 |
| XYZ | 25.1, 29.7, 33.3 |
| LAB | 61.4, -12.8, -1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.94 (passes WCAG AA) |









