American Brown Color – #804040: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The American Brown color hex code is #804040, and it is composed of 50% red, 25% green and 25% blue.
American Brown is a dark, muted, and warm color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.71:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the American Brown color (#804040) against light backgrounds.

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American Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color American Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #804040 |
| RGB | rgb(128,64,64) |
| HSL | hsl(0,33.3%,37.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 50, 50, 50 |
| HSV | 0, 50, 50 |
| RGB % | 50, 25, 25 |
| XYZ | 11.7, 8.6, 5.9 |
| LAB | 35.2, 28, 12.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
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American Yellow
#efdcd4

American Yorkshire
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American Rose
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American Silver
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American Violet
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American Red
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American River
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