Alfalfa Color – #b3b299: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Alfalfa color hex code is #b3b299, and it is composed of 70% red, 70% green and 60% blue.
Alfalfa is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Alfalfa color (#b3b299) against dark backgrounds.

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Alfalfa Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Alfalfa, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b3b299 |
| RGB | rgb(179,178,153) |
| HSL | hsl(58,14.6%,65.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 15, 30 |
| HSV | 58, 15, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 70, 60 |
| XYZ | 40.3, 43.7, 36.5 |
| LAB | 72, -3.8, 12.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.74 (passes WCAG AA) |








