Alto Color – #cdc6c5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Alto color hex code is #cdc6c5, and it is composed of 80% red, 78% green and 77% blue.
Alto is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Alto color (#cdc6c5) against dark backgrounds.

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Alto Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Alto, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cdc6c5 |
| RGB | rgb(205,198,197) |
| HSL | hsl(7,7.4%,78.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 4, 20 |
| HSV | 7, 4, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 78, 77 |
| XYZ | 55.4, 57.4, 61 |
| LAB | 80.4, 2.1, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.48 (passes WCAG AA) |









