Applegate Color – #8ac479: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Applegate color hex code is #8ac479, and it is composed of 54% red, 77% green and 47% blue.
Applegate is a light, muted, and cool color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Applegate color (#8ac479) against dark backgrounds.

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Applegate Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Applegate, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8ac479 |
| RGB | rgb(138,196,121) |
| HSL | hsl(106,38.9%,62.2%) |
| CMYK | 30, 0, 38, 23 |
| HSV | 106, 38, 77 |
| RGB % | 54, 77, 47 |
| XYZ | 33.7, 46.3, 25.2 |
| LAB | 73.7, -32.9, 31.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.25 (passes WCAG AA) |









