Gulf Waters Color – #2da6bf: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gulf Waters color hex code is #2da6bf, and it is composed of 18% red, 65% green and 75% blue.
Gulf Waters is a light, bright, and cool color at 76% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 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 Waters color (#2da6bf) against dark backgrounds.

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Gulf Waters Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gulf Waters, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2da6bf |
| RGB | rgb(45,166,191) |
| HSL | hsl(190,61.9%,46.3%) |
| CMYK | 76, 13, 0, 25 |
| HSV | 190, 76, 75 |
| RGB % | 18, 65, 75 |
| XYZ | 24.1, 31.6, 54.1 |
| LAB | 63, -24.1, -22.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 76% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.32 (passes WCAG AA) |
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