Copenhagen Color – #adc8c0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Copenhagen color hex code is #adc8c0, and it is composed of 68% red, 78% green and 75% blue.
Copenhagen is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Copenhagen color (#adc8c0) against dark backgrounds.

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#adc8c0
Copenhagen Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Copenhagen:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #adc8c0 |
| RGB | rgb(173,200,192) |
| HSL | hsl(162,19.7%,73.1%) |
| CMYK | 14, 0, 4, 22 |
| HSV | 162, 14, 78 |
| RGB % | 68, 78, 75 |
| XYZ | 47.4, 54, 57.8 |
| LAB | 78.5, -10.6, 0.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 11.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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