Dusty Aqua Color – #bddaca: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dusty Aqua color hex code is #bddaca, and it is composed of 74% red, 85% green and 79% blue.
Dusty Aqua is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dusty Aqua color (#bddaca) against dark backgrounds.

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Dusty Aqua Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dusty Aqua, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bddaca |
| RGB | rgb(189,218,202) |
| HSL | hsl(147,28.2%,79.8%) |
| CMYK | 13, 0, 7, 15 |
| HSV | 147, 13, 85 |
| RGB % | 74, 85, 79 |
| XYZ | 56.7, 65.2, 65.5 |
| LAB | 84.6, -12.7, 4.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.05 (passes WCAG AA) |
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