Desaturated Cyan Color – #669999: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desaturated Cyan color hex code is #669999, and it is composed of 40% red, 60% green and 60% blue.
Desaturated Cyan is a light, muted, and cool color at 33% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desaturated Cyan color (#669999) against dark backgrounds.

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Desaturated Cyan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desaturated Cyan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #669999 |
| RGB | rgb(102,153,153) |
| HSL | hsl(180,20%,50%) |
| CMYK | 33, 0, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 180, 33, 60 |
| RGB % | 40, 60, 60 |
| XYZ | 22.6, 27.9, 34.3 |
| LAB | 59.8, -17, -5.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 33% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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