Freshwater Color – #4da6b2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Freshwater color hex code is #4da6b2, and it is composed of 30% red, 65% green and 70% blue.
Freshwater is a light, muted, and cool color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Freshwater color (#4da6b2) against dark backgrounds.

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Freshwater Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Freshwater, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4da6b2 |
| RGB | rgb(77,166,178) |
| HSL | hsl(187,39.6%,50%) |
| CMYK | 57, 7, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 187, 57, 70 |
| RGB % | 30, 65, 70 |
| XYZ | 24.7, 32.1, 47 |
| LAB | 63.4, -23.3, -14.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.41 (passes WCAG AA) |









