Barrier Reef Color – #009bb5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Barrier Reef color hex code is #009bb5, and it is composed of 0% red, 61% green and 71% blue.
Barrier Reef is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Barrier Reef color (#009bb5) against dark backgrounds.

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Barrier Reef Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Barrier Reef, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #009bb5 |
| RGB | rgb(0,155,181) |
| HSL | hsl(189,100%,35.5%) |
| CMYK | 100, 14, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 189, 100, 71 |
| RGB % | 0, 61, 71 |
| XYZ | 20.1, 26.8, 47.8 |
| LAB | 58.8, -24.5, -23.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.36 (passes WCAG AA) |
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