Agave Color – #879d99: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Agave color hex code is #879d99, and it is composed of 53% red, 62% green and 60% blue.
Agave is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Agave color (#879d99) against dark backgrounds.

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Agave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Agave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #879d99 |
| RGB | rgb(135,157,153) |
| HSL | hsl(169,10.1%,57.3%) |
| CMYK | 14, 0, 3, 38 |
| HSV | 169, 14, 62 |
| RGB % | 53, 62, 60 |
| XYZ | 27.8, 31.6, 34.8 |
| LAB | 63, -8.7, -0.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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