Wave Color – #a5ced5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wave color hex code is #a5ced5, and it is composed of 65% red, 81% green and 84% blue.
Wave is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wave color (#a5ced5) against dark backgrounds.

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Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5ced5 |
| RGB | rgb(165,206,213) |
| HSL | hsl(189,36.4%,74.1%) |
| CMYK | 23, 3, 0, 16 |
| HSV | 189, 23, 84 |
| RGB % | 65, 81, 84 |
| XYZ | 49.6, 56.9, 71.3 |
| LAB | 80.1, -11.8, -7.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.39 (passes WCAG AA) |
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