Balsam Color – #bec4b7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Balsam color hex code is #bec4b7, and it is composed of 75% red, 77% green and 72% blue.
Balsam is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Balsam color (#bec4b7) against dark backgrounds.

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Balsam Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Balsam, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bec4b7 |
| RGB | rgb(190,196,183) |
| HSL | hsl(88,9.9%,74.3%) |
| CMYK | 3, 0, 7, 23 |
| HSV | 88, 7, 77 |
| RGB % | 75, 77, 72 |
| XYZ | 49.5, 53.8, 52.6 |
| LAB | 78.3, -4.4, 5.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Balsam Color
#314747

Winter Balsam
#ff99cc

Himalayan Balsam
#a0ac9e

Green Balsam
#cba874

Balsam Brown
#909e91

Balsam Fir
#5e6e6d

Balsam Green
#b19338

Balsam Pear
#bec4b7

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