Burlwood Color – #a17874: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Burlwood color hex code is #a17874, and it is composed of 63% red, 47% green and 45% blue.
Burlwood is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Burlwood color (#a17874) against dark backgrounds.

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Burlwood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Burlwood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a17874 |
| RGB | rgb(161,120,116) |
| HSL | hsl(5,19.3%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 28, 37 |
| HSV | 5, 28, 63 |
| RGB % | 63, 47, 45 |
| XYZ | 24.6, 22.3, 19.5 |
| LAB | 54.3, 15.4, 8.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.45 (passes WCAG AA) |









