Waterloo Color – #7b7c94: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Waterloo color hex code is #7b7c94, and it is composed of 48% red, 49% green and 58% blue.
Waterloo is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.08:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Waterloo color (#7b7c94) against dark backgrounds.

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Waterloo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Waterloo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7b7c94 |
| RGB | rgb(123,124,148) |
| HSL | hsl(238,10.5%,53.1%) |
| CMYK | 17, 16, 0, 42 |
| HSV | 238, 17, 58 |
| RGB % | 48, 49, 58 |
| XYZ | 20.7, 20.8, 30.9 |
| LAB | 52.7, 4.6, -12.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.15 (passes WCAG AA) |









