Cistern Color – #a9b0b6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cistern color hex code is #a9b0b6, and it is composed of 66% red, 69% green and 71% blue.
Cistern is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cistern color (#a9b0b6) against dark backgrounds.

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Cistern Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cistern, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a9b0b6 |
| RGB | rgb(169,176,182) |
| HSL | hsl(208,8.2%,68.8%) |
| CMYK | 7, 3, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 208, 7, 71 |
| RGB % | 66, 69, 71 |
| XYZ | 40.3, 42.9, 50.4 |
| LAB | 71.5, -1.5, -3.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.57 (passes WCAG AA) |









