Carol Color – #338dae: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carol color hex code is #338dae, and it is composed of 20% red, 55% green and 68% blue.
Carol is a dark, bright, and cool color at 71% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carol color (#338dae) against dark backgrounds.

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Carol Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carol, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #338dae |
| RGB | rgb(51,141,174) |
| HSL | hsl(196,54.7%,44.1%) |
| CMYK | 71, 19, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 196, 71, 68 |
| RGB % | 20, 55, 68 |
| XYZ | 18.5, 22.8, 43.5 |
| LAB | 54.9, -15.7, -25.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 71% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.56 (passes WCAG AA) |









