Upward Color – #bdc9d2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Upward color hex code is #bdc9d2, and it is composed of 74% red, 79% green and 82% blue.
Upward is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Upward color (#bdc9d2) against dark backgrounds.

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Upward Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Upward, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bdc9d2 |
| RGB | rgb(189,201,210) |
| HSL | hsl(206,18.9%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 10, 4, 0, 18 |
| HSV | 206, 10, 82 |
| RGB % | 74, 79, 82 |
| XYZ | 53.5, 57.2, 69.2 |
| LAB | 80.3, -2.2, -5.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.45 (passes WCAG AA) |









