Watercourse Color – #5ccbd6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Watercourse color hex code is #5ccbd6, and it is composed of 36% red, 80% green and 84% blue.
Watercourse is a light, muted, and cool color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Watercourse color (#5ccbd6) against dark backgrounds.

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Watercourse Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Watercourse, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5ccbd6 |
| RGB | rgb(92,203,214) |
| HSL | hsl(185,59.8%,60%) |
| CMYK | 57, 5, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 185, 57, 84 |
| RGB % | 36, 80, 84 |
| XYZ | 37.9, 49.8, 71.2 |
| LAB | 75.9, -28.3, -15.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.91 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.97 (passes WCAG AA) |









