Gulf Stream Color – #74b2a8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gulf Stream color hex code is #74b2a8, and it is composed of 45% red, 70% green and 66% blue.
Gulf Stream is a light, muted, and cool color at 35% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gulf Stream color (#74b2a8) against dark backgrounds.

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Gulf Stream Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gulf Stream, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #74b2a8 |
| RGB | rgb(116,178,168) |
| HSL | hsl(170,28.7%,57.6%) |
| CMYK | 35, 0, 6, 30 |
| HSV | 170, 35, 70 |
| RGB % | 45, 70, 66 |
| XYZ | 30.2, 38.4, 42.9 |
| LAB | 68.3, -22.2, -1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 35% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
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