Backwater Color – #687078: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Backwater color hex code is #687078, and it is composed of 41% red, 44% green and 47% blue.
Backwater is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.03:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Backwater color (#687078) against light backgrounds.

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Backwater Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Backwater, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #687078 |
| RGB | rgb(104,112,120) |
| HSL | hsl(210,7.1%,43.9%) |
| CMYK | 13, 7, 0, 53 |
| HSV | 210, 13, 47 |
| RGB % | 41, 44, 47 |
| XYZ | 14.9, 15.9, 20.1 |
| LAB | 46.8, -1.3, -5.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.18 (fails WCAG AA) |









