Axis Color – #bab6cb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Axis color hex code is #bab6cb, and it is composed of 73% red, 71% green and 80% blue.
Axis is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Axis color (#bab6cb) against dark backgrounds.

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Axis Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Axis, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bab6cb |
| RGB | rgb(186,182,203) |
| HSL | hsl(251,16.8%,75.5%) |
| CMYK | 8, 10, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 251, 10, 80 |
| RGB % | 73, 71, 80 |
| XYZ | 47.8, 48.2, 63.3 |
| LAB | 75, 5.6, -10.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.64 (passes WCAG AA) |









