Betsy Color – #73c9d9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Betsy color hex code is #73c9d9, and it is composed of 45% red, 79% green and 85% blue.
Betsy is a light, muted, and cool color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.89:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Betsy color (#73c9d9) against dark backgrounds.

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Betsy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Betsy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #73c9d9 |
| RGB | rgb(115,201,217) |
| HSL | hsl(189,57.3%,65.1%) |
| CMYK | 47, 7, 0, 15 |
| HSV | 189, 47, 85 |
| RGB % | 45, 79, 85 |
| XYZ | 40.5, 50.4, 73.2 |
| LAB | 76.3, -21.7, -16 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.09 (passes WCAG AA) |









