Water Surface Color – #a9bdb8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Water Surface color hex code is #a9bdb8, and it is composed of 66% red, 74% green and 72% blue.
Water Surface is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Water Surface color (#a9bdb8) against dark backgrounds.

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Water Surface Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Water Surface, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a9bdb8 |
| RGB | rgb(169,189,184) |
| HSL | hsl(165,13.2%,70.2%) |
| CMYK | 11, 0, 3, 26 |
| HSV | 165, 11, 74 |
| RGB % | 66, 74, 72 |
| XYZ | 43.2, 48.3, 52.4 |
| LAB | 75, -7.9, 0.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.66 (passes WCAG AA) |
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