Windows 95 Desktop Color – #018281: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Windows 95 Desktop color hex code is #018281, and it is composed of 0% red, 51% green and 51% blue.
Windows 95 Desktop is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Windows 95 Desktop color (#018281) against light backgrounds.

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Windows 95 Desktop Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Windows 95 Desktop, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #018281 |
| RGB | rgb(1,130,129) |
| HSL | hsl(180,98.5%,25.7%) |
| CMYK | 99, 0, 1, 49 |
| HSV | 180, 99, 51 |
| RGB % | 0, 51, 51 |
| XYZ | 12, 17.6, 23.5 |
| LAB | 49, -29.4, -7.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.51 (passes WCAG AA) |









