Allegory Color – #b4b2a9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Allegory color hex code is #b4b2a9, and it is composed of 71% red, 70% green and 66% blue.
Allegory is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Allegory color (#b4b2a9) against dark backgrounds.

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Allegory Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Allegory, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b4b2a9 |
| RGB | rgb(180,178,169) |
| HSL | hsl(49,6.8%,68.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 6, 29 |
| HSV | 49, 6, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 70, 66 |
| XYZ | 41.9, 44.4, 43.9 |
| LAB | 72.5, -0.9, 4.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.13 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.88 (passes WCAG AA) |









