Canal Blue Color – #9cc2c5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Canal Blue color hex code is #9cc2c5, and it is composed of 61% red, 76% green and 77% blue.
Canal Blue is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Canal Blue color (#9cc2c5) against dark backgrounds.

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Canal Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Canal Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9cc2c5 |
| RGB | rgb(156,194,197) |
| HSL | hsl(184,26.1%,69.2%) |
| CMYK | 21, 2, 0, 23 |
| HSV | 184, 21, 77 |
| RGB % | 61, 76, 77 |
| XYZ | 43.1, 49.7, 60.1 |
| LAB | 75.9, -11.9, -5.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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