Northwind Color – #cee5e9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Northwind color hex code is #cee5e9, and it is composed of 81% red, 90% green and 91% blue.
Northwind is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Northwind color (#cee5e9) against dark backgrounds.

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Northwind Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Northwind, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cee5e9 |
| RGB | rgb(206,229,233) |
| HSL | hsl(189,38%,86.1%) |
| CMYK | 12, 2, 0, 9 |
| HSV | 189, 12, 91 |
| RGB % | 81, 90, 91 |
| XYZ | 68.2, 75, 88 |
| LAB | 89.4, -6.7, -4.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.01 (passes WCAG AA) |










