Kauai Color – #5ac7ac: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kauai color hex code is #5ac7ac, and it is composed of 35% red, 78% green and 67% blue.
Kauai is a light, muted, and cool color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kauai color (#5ac7ac) against dark backgrounds.

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Kauai Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kauai, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5ac7ac |
| RGB | rgb(90,199,172) |
| HSL | hsl(165,49.3%,56.7%) |
| CMYK | 55, 0, 14, 22 |
| HSV | 165, 55, 78 |
| RGB % | 35, 78, 67 |
| XYZ | 32.1, 46, 46.2 |
| LAB | 73.5, -37.8, 4.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.2 (passes WCAG AA) |










