Fail Whale Color – #99ccee: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Fail Whale color hex code is #99ccee, and it is composed of 60% red, 80% green and 93% blue.
Fail Whale is a light, muted, and cool color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Fail Whale color (#99ccee) against dark backgrounds.

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Fail Whale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Fail Whale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #99ccee |
| RGB | rgb(153,204,238) |
| HSL | hsl(204,71.4%,76.7%) |
| CMYK | 36, 14, 0, 7 |
| HSV | 204, 36, 93 |
| RGB % | 60, 80, 93 |
| XYZ | 50.2, 56.1, 89.1 |
| LAB | 79.7, -8.2, -22.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
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