Pond Blue Color – #8bb6c6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Most real ponds run green or tea-brown, so Pond Blue color flatters them. The hex #8bb6c6 is a soft, dusty aqua, blue at 198 and green at 182, closer to a natural swimming pond on a clear July day. Late-afternoon sun nudges it toward sea green.

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Pond Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Pond Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8bb6c6 |
| RGB | rgb(139,182,198) |
| HSL | hsl(196,34.1%,66.1%) |
| CMYK | 30, 8, 0, 22 |
| HSV | 196, 30, 78 |
| RGB % | 55, 71, 78 |
| XYZ | 37.6, 43, 59.8 |
| LAB | 71.6, -10.5, -12.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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