Athena Color – #dcd7cc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Athena color hex code is #dcd7cc, and it is composed of 86% red, 84% green and 80% blue.
Athena is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Athena color (#dcd7cc) against dark backgrounds.

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Athena Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Athena, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcd7cc |
| RGB | rgb(220,215,204) |
| HSL | hsl(41,18.6%,83.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 7, 14 |
| HSV | 41, 7, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 84, 80 |
| XYZ | 64.7, 68.2, 66.9 |
| LAB | 86.1, -0.3, 6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.64 (passes WCAG AA) |









