Pond Blue Color – #8bb6c6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pond Blue color hex code is #8bb6c6, and it is composed of 55% red, 71% green and 78% blue.
Pond Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pond Blue color (#8bb6c6) against dark backgrounds.

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Pond Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pond Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| 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, -10.3, -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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