Barren Color – #b9aba3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Barren color hex code is #b9aba3, and it is composed of 73% red, 67% green and 64% blue.
Barren is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Barren color (#b9aba3) against dark backgrounds.

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Barren Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Barren, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9aba3 |
| RGB | rgb(185,171,163) |
| HSL | hsl(22,13.6%,68.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 12, 27 |
| HSV | 22, 12, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 67, 64 |
| XYZ | 41.2, 42.1, 40.6 |
| LAB | 70.9, 3.7, 5.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.42 (passes WCAG AA) |









