Phosphorus Color – #a5d0c6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Phosphorus color hex code is #a5d0c6, and it is composed of 65% red, 82% green and 78% blue.
Phosphorus is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Phosphorus color (#a5d0c6) against dark backgrounds.

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Phosphorus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Phosphorus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5d0c6 |
| RGB | rgb(165,208,198) |
| HSL | hsl(166,31.4%,73.1%) |
| CMYK | 21, 0, 5, 18 |
| HSV | 166, 21, 82 |
| RGB % | 65, 82, 78 |
| XYZ | 48.3, 57.2, 61.9 |
| LAB | 80.3, -16.1, 0.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.44 (passes WCAG AA) |









