Belgian Block Color – #9ba29e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Belgian Block color hex code is #9ba29e, and it is composed of 61% red, 64% green and 62% blue.
Belgian Block is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Belgian Block color (#9ba29e) against dark backgrounds.

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Belgian Block Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Belgian Block, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9ba29e |
| RGB | rgb(155,162,158) |
| HSL | hsl(146,3.6%,62.2%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 2, 36 |
| HSV | 146, 4, 64 |
| RGB % | 61, 64, 62 |
| XYZ | 32.6, 35.3, 37.4 |
| LAB | 66, -3.4, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.61 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.06 (passes WCAG AA) |
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