Ashes Color – #b8b5ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ashes color hex code is #b8b5ad, and it is composed of 72% red, 71% green and 68% blue.
Ashes is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% 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 Ashes color (#b8b5ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Ashes Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ashes, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8b5ad |
| RGB | rgb(184,181,173) |
| HSL | hsl(44,7.2%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 6, 28 |
| HSV | 44, 6, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 71, 68 |
| XYZ | 43.8, 46.3, 46.2 |
| LAB | 73.7, -0.6, 4.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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