Big Sur Color – #b3cadc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Big Sur color hex code is #b3cadc, and it is composed of 70% red, 79% green and 86% blue.
Big Sur is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Big Sur color (#b3cadc) against dark backgrounds.

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Big Sur Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Big Sur, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b3cadc |
| RGB | rgb(179,202,220) |
| HSL | hsl(206,36.9%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 19, 8, 0, 14 |
| HSV | 206, 19, 86 |
| RGB % | 70, 79, 86 |
| XYZ | 52.6, 57, 75.9 |
| LAB | 80.2, -4.1, -11.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.4 (passes WCAG AA) |









