Balboa Color – #afd3da: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Balboa color hex code is #afd3da, and it is composed of 69% red, 83% green and 85% blue.
Balboa is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Balboa color (#afd3da) against dark backgrounds.

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Balboa Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Balboa, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #afd3da |
| RGB | rgb(175,211,218) |
| HSL | hsl(190,36.8%,77.1%) |
| CMYK | 20, 3, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 190, 20, 85 |
| RGB % | 69, 83, 85 |
| XYZ | 53.6, 60.8, 75.2 |
| LAB | 82.3, -10.5, -7.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.15 (passes WCAG AA) |









