Corsican Color – #85ac9d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Corsican color hex code is #85ac9d, and it is composed of 52% red, 67% green and 62% blue.
Corsican is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Corsican color (#85ac9d) against dark backgrounds.

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Corsican Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Corsican, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #85ac9d |
| RGB | rgb(133,172,157) |
| HSL | hsl(157,19%,59.8%) |
| CMYK | 23, 0, 9, 33 |
| HSV | 157, 23, 67 |
| RGB % | 52, 67, 62 |
| XYZ | 30.5, 36.9, 37.4 |
| LAB | 67.2, -16.3, 3.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.39 (passes WCAG AA) |









