Buckwheat Mauve Color – #b9a4b0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buckwheat Mauve color hex code is #b9a4b0, and it is composed of 73% red, 64% green and 69% blue.
Buckwheat Mauve is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Buckwheat Mauve color (#b9a4b0) against dark backgrounds.

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Buckwheat Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buckwheat Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9a4b0 |
| RGB | rgb(185,164,176) |
| HSL | hsl(326,13%,68.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 5, 27 |
| HSV | 326, 11, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 64, 69 |
| XYZ | 41.1, 40, 46.6 |
| LAB | 69.5, 9.7, -3.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9 (passes WCAG AA) |
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