Basil Chiffonade Color – #828249: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Basil Chiffonade color hex code is #828249, and it is composed of 51% red, 51% green and 29% blue.
Basil Chiffonade is a dark, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Basil Chiffonade color (#828249) against dark backgrounds.

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Basil Chiffonade Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Basil Chiffonade, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #828249 |
| RGB | rgb(130,130,73) |
| HSL | hsl(60,28.1%,39.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 44, 49 |
| HSV | 60, 44, 51 |
| RGB % | 51, 51, 29 |
| XYZ | 18.4, 21.2, 9.4 |
| LAB | 53.2, -8.9, 30.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.24 (passes WCAG AA) |
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