African Plain Color – #86714a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The African Plain color hex code is #86714a, and it is composed of 53% red, 44% green and 29% blue.
African Plain is a dark, muted, and warm color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 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 Plain color (#86714a) against light backgrounds.

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African Plain Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color African Plain, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #86714a |
| RGB | rgb(134,113,74) |
| HSL | hsl(39,28.8%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 45, 47 |
| HSV | 39, 45, 53 |
| RGB % | 53, 44, 29 |
| XYZ | 17, 17.4, 8.9 |
| LAB | 48.8, 2.6, 24.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
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