Brass Color – #b5a642: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brass color hex code is #b5a642, and it is composed of 71% red, 65% green and 26% blue.
Brass is a light, bright, and warm color at 64% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Brass color (#b5a642) against dark backgrounds.

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Brass Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brass, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5a642 |
| RGB | rgb(181,166,66) |
| HSL | hsl(52,46.6%,48.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 64, 29 |
| HSV | 52, 64, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 65, 26 |
| XYZ | 33.7, 37.5, 10.6 |
| LAB | 67.7, -6.7, 52.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 64% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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