Himalayan Balsam Color – #ff99cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Himalayan Balsam color hex code is #ff99cc, and it is composed of 100% red, 60% green and 80% blue.
Himalayan Balsam is a light, muted, and warm color at 40% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Himalayan Balsam color (#ff99cc) against dark backgrounds.

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Himalayan Balsam Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Himalayan Balsam, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff99cc |
| RGB | rgb(255,153,204) |
| HSL | hsl(330,100%,80%) |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 20, 0 |
| HSV | 330, 40, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 60, 80 |
| XYZ | 63.5, 48.4, 63.1 |
| LAB | 75.1, 44.5, -9.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 40% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Himalayan Balsam Color
#314747

Winter Balsam
#ff99cc

Himalayan Balsam
#a0ac9e

Green Balsam
#cba874

Balsam Brown
#909e91

Balsam Fir
#5e6e6d

Balsam Green
#b19338

Balsam Pear
#bec4b7

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