Marine Layer Color – #a5b4b6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Marine Layer color hex code is #a5b4b6, and it is composed of 65% red, 71% green and 71% blue.
Marine Layer is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Marine Layer color (#a5b4b6) against dark backgrounds.

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Marine Layer Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Marine Layer, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5b4b6 |
| RGB | rgb(165,180,182) |
| HSL | hsl(187,10.4%,68%) |
| CMYK | 9, 1, 0, 29 |
| HSV | 187, 9, 71 |
| RGB % | 65, 71, 71 |
| XYZ | 40.3, 44, 50.6 |
| LAB | 72.2, -4.7, -2.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
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