Caboose Color – #a8a4a1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Caboose color hex code is #a8a4a1, and it is composed of 66% red, 64% green and 63% blue.
Caboose is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Caboose color (#a8a4a1) against dark backgrounds.

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Caboose Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Caboose, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a8a4a1 |
| RGB | rgb(168,164,161) |
| HSL | hsl(26,3.9%,64.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 4, 34 |
| HSV | 26, 4, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 64, 63 |
| XYZ | 35.9, 37.4, 39.1 |
| LAB | 67.6, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.49 (passes WCAG AA) |









