Watercress Color – #6e9377: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Watercress color hex code is #6e9377, and it is composed of 43% red, 58% green and 47% blue.
Watercress is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Watercress color (#6e9377) against dark backgrounds.

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Watercress Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Watercress, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6e9377 |
| RGB | rgb(110,147,119) |
| HSL | hsl(135,14.6%,50.4%) |
| CMYK | 25, 0, 19, 42 |
| HSV | 135, 25, 58 |
| RGB % | 43, 58, 47 |
| XYZ | 20.2, 25.5, 21.3 |
| LAB | 57.6, -18.7, 10.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
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