Burnished Brown Color – #a17a74: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Burnished Brown color hex code is #a17a74, and it is composed of 63% red, 48% green and 45% blue.
Burnished Brown is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Burnished Brown color (#a17a74) against dark backgrounds.

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Burnished Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Burnished Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a17a74 |
| RGB | rgb(161,122,116) |
| HSL | hsl(8,19.3%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 28, 37 |
| HSV | 8, 28, 63 |
| RGB % | 63, 48, 45 |
| XYZ | 24.8, 22.8, 19.6 |
| LAB | 54.9, 14, 9.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.55 (passes WCAG AA) |
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