Bessie Color – #685e5b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bessie color hex code is #685e5b, and it is composed of 41% red, 37% green and 36% blue.
Bessie is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.29:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bessie color (#685e5b) against light backgrounds.

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Bessie Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bessie, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #685e5b |
| RGB | rgb(104,94,91) |
| HSL | hsl(14,6.7%,38.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 13, 59 |
| HSV | 14, 13, 41 |
| RGB % | 41, 37, 36 |
| XYZ | 11.6, 11.7, 11.5 |
| LAB | 40.7, 3.5, 3.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.29 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.34 (fails WCAG AA) |









