Boston Fern Color – #90966d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Boston Fern color hex code is #90966d, and it is composed of 56% red, 59% green and 43% blue.
Boston Fern is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Boston Fern color (#90966d) against dark backgrounds.

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Boston Fern Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Boston Fern, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #90966d |
| RGB | rgb(144,150,109) |
| HSL | hsl(69,16.3%,50.8%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 27, 41 |
| HSV | 69, 27, 59 |
| RGB % | 56, 59, 43 |
| XYZ | 25.2, 28.8, 18.7 |
| LAB | 60.6, -9, 20.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
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