Bubonic Brown Color – #c68400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Bubonic Brown color hex code is #c68400, and it is composed of 78% red, 52% green and 0% blue.
Bubonic Brown is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Bubonic Brown color (#c68400) against dark backgrounds.

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Bubonic Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Bubonic Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c68400 |
| RGB | rgb(198,132,0) |
| HSL | hsl(40,100%,38.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 100, 22 |
| HSV | 40, 100, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 52, 0 |
| XYZ | 31.5, 28.5, 3.8 |
| LAB | 60.3, 17, 66.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.13 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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