Emerald Wave Color – #4fb3a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Emerald Wave color hex code is #4fb3a9, and it is composed of 31% red, 70% green and 66% blue.
Emerald Wave is a light, muted, and cool color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Emerald Wave color (#4fb3a9) against dark backgrounds.

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Emerald Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Emerald Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4fb3a9 |
| RGB | rgb(79,179,169) |
| HSL | hsl(174,39.7%,50.6%) |
| CMYK | 56, 0, 6, 30 |
| HSV | 174, 56, 70 |
| RGB % | 31, 70, 66 |
| XYZ | 26.5, 36.8, 43.2 |
| LAB | 67.1, -31.7, -3.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.35 (passes WCAG AA) |
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