Basin Blue Color – #b9dee4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Basin Blue color hex code is #b9dee4, and it is composed of 73% red, 87% green and 89% blue.
Basin Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Basin Blue color (#b9dee4) against dark backgrounds.

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Basin Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Basin Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9dee4 |
| RGB | rgb(185,222,228) |
| HSL | hsl(188,44.3%,81%) |
| CMYK | 19, 3, 0, 11 |
| HSV | 188, 19, 89 |
| RGB % | 73, 87, 89 |
| XYZ | 60.1, 68.2, 83.4 |
| LAB | 86.1, -11, -6.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
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