Biscay Bay Color – #097988: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Biscay Bay color hex code is #097988, and it is composed of 4% red, 47% green and 53% blue.
Biscay Bay is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 93% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Biscay Bay color (#097988) against light backgrounds.

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Biscay Bay Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Biscay Bay, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #097988 |
| RGB | rgb(9,121,136) |
| HSL | hsl(187,87.6%,28.4%) |
| CMYK | 93, 11, 0, 47 |
| HSV | 187, 93, 53 |
| RGB % | 4, 47, 53 |
| XYZ | 11.4, 15.5, 25.7 |
| LAB | 46.3, -22, -16.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 93% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.12 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
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