Boston Brick Color – #87544e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boston Brick color hex code is #87544e, and it is composed of 53% red, 33% green and 31% blue.
Boston Brick is a dark, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.16:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boston Brick color (#87544e) against light backgrounds.

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Boston Brick Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boston Brick, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #87544e |
| RGB | rgb(135,84,78) |
| HSL | hsl(6,26.8%,41.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 38, 42, 47 |
| HSV | 6, 42, 53 |
| RGB % | 53, 33, 31 |
| XYZ | 14.5, 12, 8.8 |
| LAB | 41.2, 20.5, 12.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.16 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
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