Annatto Color – #8c5341: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Annatto color hex code is #8c5341, and it is composed of 55% red, 33% green and 25% blue.
Annatto is a dark, muted, and warm color at 54% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Annatto color (#8c5341) against light backgrounds.

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Annatto Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Annatto, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c5341 |
| RGB | rgb(140,83,65) |
| HSL | hsl(14,36.6%,40.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 41, 54, 45 |
| HSV | 14, 54, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 33, 25 |
| XYZ | 14.9, 12.1, 6.6 |
| LAB | 41.4, 22.3, 20.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.12 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.43 (fails WCAG AA) |









