African Mud Color – #826c68: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The African Mud color hex code is #826c68, and it is composed of 51% red, 42% green and 41% blue.
African Mud is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.89:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the African Mud color (#826c68) against light backgrounds.

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African Mud Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color African Mud, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #826c68 |
| RGB | rgb(130,108,104) |
| HSL | hsl(9,11.1%,45.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 20, 49 |
| HSV | 9, 20, 51 |
| RGB % | 51, 42, 41 |
| XYZ | 17.1, 16.5, 15.4 |
| LAB | 47.6, 8, 5.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
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