Cabernet Color – #8e5b68: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cabernet color hex code is #8e5b68, and it is composed of 56% red, 36% green and 41% blue.
Cabernet is a dark, muted, and warm color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.46:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cabernet color (#8e5b68) against light backgrounds.

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Cabernet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cabernet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8e5b68 |
| RGB | rgb(142,91,104) |
| HSL | hsl(345,21.9%,45.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 36, 27, 44 |
| HSV | 345, 36, 56 |
| RGB % | 56, 36, 41 |
| XYZ | 17.4, 14.2, 14.9 |
| LAB | 44.5, 23.1, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.46 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.85 (fails WCAG AA) |









