Pure Cyan Color – #36bfa8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pure Cyan color hex code is #36bfa8, and it is composed of 21% red, 75% green and 66% blue.
Pure Cyan is a light, bright, and cool color at 72% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pure Cyan color (#36bfa8) against dark backgrounds.

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Pure Cyan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pure Cyan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #36bfa8 |
| RGB | rgb(54,191,168) |
| HSL | hsl(170,55.9%,48%) |
| CMYK | 72, 0, 12, 25 |
| HSV | 170, 72, 75 |
| RGB % | 21, 75, 66 |
| XYZ | 27.2, 40.9, 43.5 |
| LAB | 70.1, -41.7, 1.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 72% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.17 (passes WCAG AA) |
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