Barbecue Color – #c26157: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Barbecue color hex code is #c26157, and it is composed of 76% red, 38% green and 34% blue.
Barbecue is a dark, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.08:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Barbecue color (#c26157) against dark backgrounds.

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Barbecue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Barbecue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c26157 |
| RGB | rgb(194,97,87) |
| HSL | hsl(6,46.7%,55.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 50, 55, 24 |
| HSV | 6, 55, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 38, 34 |
| XYZ | 28.2, 20.7, 11.5 |
| LAB | 52.6, 37.7, 23.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.14 (passes WCAG AA) |









