Charybdis Color – #16a3cb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Charybdis color hex code is #16a3cb, and it is composed of 9% red, 64% green and 80% blue.
Charybdis is a dark, bright, and cool color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Charybdis color (#16a3cb) against dark backgrounds.

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Charybdis Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Charybdis, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #16a3cb |
| RGB | rgb(22,163,203) |
| HSL | hsl(193,80.4%,44.1%) |
| CMYK | 89, 20, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 193, 89, 80 |
| RGB % | 9, 64, 80 |
| XYZ | 24.2, 30.7, 61.1 |
| LAB | 62.3, -20.4, -30 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.94 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.14 (passes WCAG AA) |









