Pale Whale Color – #b6d3df: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pale Whale color hex code is #b6d3df, and it is composed of 71% red, 83% green and 87% blue.
Pale Whale is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pale Whale color (#b6d3df) against dark backgrounds.

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Pale Whale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pale Whale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b6d3df |
| RGB | rgb(182,211,223) |
| HSL | hsl(198,39%,79.4%) |
| CMYK | 18, 5, 0, 13 |
| HSV | 198, 18, 87 |
| RGB % | 71, 83, 87 |
| XYZ | 55.9, 61.9, 78.8 |
| LAB | 82.9, -7.2, -9.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.37 (passes WCAG AA) |
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