Cool Color – #96b3b3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cool color hex code is #96b3b3, and it is composed of 59% red, 70% green and 70% blue.
Cool is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cool color (#96b3b3) against dark backgrounds.

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Cool Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cool, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #96b3b3 |
| RGB | rgb(150,179,179) |
| HSL | hsl(180,16%,64.5%) |
| CMYK | 16, 0, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 180, 16, 70 |
| RGB % | 59, 70, 70 |
| XYZ | 36.8, 42, 48.8 |
| LAB | 70.9, -10, -3.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.4 (passes WCAG AA) |
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