Nor’wester Color – #99a9ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nor'wester color hex code is #99a9ad, and it is composed of 60% red, 66% green and 68% blue.
Nor'wester is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nor'wester color (#99a9ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Nor’wester Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nor’wester, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #99a9ad |
| RGB | rgb(153,169,173) |
| HSL | hsl(192,10.9%,63.9%) |
| CMYK | 12, 2, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 192, 12, 68 |
| RGB % | 60, 66, 68 |
| XYZ | 34.9, 38.2, 45.1 |
| LAB | 68.2, -4.8, -4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.63 (passes WCAG AA) |










