Bay Area Color – #afa490: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bay Area color hex code is #afa490, and it is composed of 69% red, 64% green and 56% blue.
Bay Area is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bay Area color (#afa490) against dark backgrounds.

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Bay Area Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bay Area, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #afa490 |
| RGB | rgb(175,164,144) |
| HSL | hsl(39,16.2%,62.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 18, 31 |
| HSV | 39, 18, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 64, 56 |
| XYZ | 36, 37.7, 31.8 |
| LAB | 67.8, 0.6, 11.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.46 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.54 (passes WCAG AA) |
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