Lake Water Color – #86aba5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lake Water color hex code is #86aba5, and it is composed of 53% red, 67% green and 65% blue.
Lake Water is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lake Water color (#86aba5) against dark backgrounds.

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Lake Water Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lake Water, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #86aba5 |
| RGB | rgb(134,171,165) |
| HSL | hsl(170,18%,59.8%) |
| CMYK | 22, 0, 4, 33 |
| HSV | 170, 22, 67 |
| RGB % | 53, 67, 65 |
| XYZ | 31.2, 36.9, 41.1 |
| LAB | 67.2, -13.7, -1.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
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