Gulf Wind Color – #bcc9cd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gulf Wind color hex code is #bcc9cd, and it is composed of 74% red, 79% green and 80% blue.
Gulf Wind is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 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 Wind color (#bcc9cd) against dark backgrounds.

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Gulf Wind Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gulf Wind, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bcc9cd |
| RGB | rgb(188,201,205) |
| HSL | hsl(194,14.5%,77.1%) |
| CMYK | 8, 2, 0, 20 |
| HSV | 194, 8, 80 |
| RGB % | 74, 79, 80 |
| XYZ | 52.6, 56.9, 66 |
| LAB | 80.1, -3.8, -3.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.37 (passes WCAG AA) |
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