Watershed Color – #b0cec2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Watershed color hex code is #b0cec2, and it is composed of 69% red, 81% green and 76% blue.
Watershed is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% 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 Watershed color (#b0cec2) against dark backgrounds.

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Watershed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Watershed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0cec2 |
| RGB | rgb(176,206,194) |
| HSL | hsl(156,23.4%,74.9%) |
| CMYK | 15, 0, 6, 19 |
| HSV | 156, 15, 81 |
| RGB % | 69, 81, 76 |
| XYZ | 49.7, 57.3, 59.5 |
| LAB | 80.3, -12.5, 2.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.45 (passes WCAG AA) |









