Undertow Color – #779999: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Undertow color hex code is #779999, and it is composed of 47% red, 60% green and 60% blue.
Undertow is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Undertow color (#779999) against dark backgrounds.

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Undertow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Undertow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #779999 |
| RGB | rgb(119,153,153) |
| HSL | hsl(180,14.3%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 22, 0, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 180, 22, 60 |
| RGB % | 47, 60, 60 |
| XYZ | 24.7, 29, 34.4 |
| LAB | 60.8, -11.9, -3.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.09 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.8 (passes WCAG AA) |









