Breaking Wave Color – #00a0b0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Breaking Wave color hex code is #00a0b0, and it is composed of 0% red, 63% green and 69% blue.
Breaking Wave is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Breaking Wave color (#00a0b0) against dark backgrounds.

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Breaking Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Breaking Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00a0b0 |
| RGB | rgb(0,160,176) |
| HSL | hsl(185,100%,34.5%) |
| CMYK | 100, 9, 0, 31 |
| HSV | 185, 100, 69 |
| RGB % | 0, 63, 69 |
| XYZ | 20.4, 28.3, 45.5 |
| LAB | 60.2, -28.9, -18.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.66 (passes WCAG AA) |
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