Basswood Color – #c9b196: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Basswood color hex code is #c9b196, and it is composed of 79% red, 69% green and 59% blue.
Basswood is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Basswood color (#c9b196) against dark backgrounds.

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Basswood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Basswood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9b196 |
| RGB | rgb(201,177,150) |
| HSL | hsl(32,32.1%,68.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 25, 21 |
| HSV | 32, 25, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 69, 59 |
| XYZ | 45.3, 46.1, 35.4 |
| LAB | 73.6, 4.3, 17 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.21 (passes WCAG AA) |










