Teal Wave Color – #8b9ea1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Teal Wave color hex code is #8b9ea1, and it is composed of 55% red, 62% green and 63% blue.
Teal Wave is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Teal Wave color (#8b9ea1) against dark backgrounds.

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Teal Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Teal Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b9ea1 |
| RGB | rgb(139,158,161) |
| HSL | hsl(188,10.5%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 14, 2, 0, 37 |
| HSV | 188, 14, 63 |
| RGB % | 55, 62, 63 |
| XYZ | 29.3, 32.5, 38.4 |
| LAB | 63.8, -6, -3.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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