Taos Turquoise Color – #2b8c8a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Taos Turquoise color hex code is #2b8c8a, and it is composed of 17% red, 55% green and 54% blue.
Taos Turquoise is a dark, bright, and cool color at 69% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.02:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Taos Turquoise color (#2b8c8a) against dark backgrounds.

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Taos Turquoise Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Taos Turquoise, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #2b8c8a |
| RGB | rgb(43,140,138) |
| HSL | hsl(179,53%,35.9%) |
| CMYK | 69, 0, 1, 45 |
| HSV | 179, 69, 55 |
| RGB % | 17, 55, 54 |
| XYZ | 15, 21.1, 27.3 |
| LAB | 53.1, -27.5, -7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 69% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.22 (passes WCAG AA) |
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