North Wind Color – #48bdc1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The North Wind color hex code is #48bdc1, and it is composed of 28% red, 74% green and 76% blue.
North Wind is a light, bright, and cool color at 63% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the North Wind color (#48bdc1) against dark backgrounds.

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North Wind Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color North Wind, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #48bdc1 |
| RGB | rgb(72,189,193) |
| HSL | hsl(182,49.4%,52%) |
| CMYK | 63, 2, 0, 24 |
| HSV | 182, 63, 76 |
| RGB % | 28, 74, 76 |
| XYZ | 30.5, 41.6, 56.9 |
| LAB | 70.6, -30.9, -11.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 63% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.32 (passes WCAG AA) |
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