Cressida Color – #8aae7c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cressida color hex code is #8aae7c, and it is composed of 54% red, 68% green and 49% blue.
Cressida is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cressida color (#8aae7c) against dark backgrounds.

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Cressida Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cressida, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8aae7c |
| RGB | rgb(138,174,124) |
| HSL | hsl(103,23.6%,58.4%) |
| CMYK | 21, 0, 29, 32 |
| HSV | 103, 29, 68 |
| RGB % | 54, 68, 49 |
| XYZ | 29.3, 37.1, 24.7 |
| LAB | 67.4, -21.5, 21.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.43 (passes WCAG AA) |









