Candidate Color – #c3bc90: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candidate color hex code is #c3bc90, and it is composed of 76% red, 74% green and 56% blue.
Candidate is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candidate color (#c3bc90) against dark backgrounds.

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#c3bc90
Candidate Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Candidate:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c3bc90 |
| RGB | rgb(195,188,144) |
| HSL | hsl(52,29.8%,66.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 26, 24 |
| HSV | 52, 26, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 74, 56 |
| XYZ | 45.5, 49.6, 33.6 |
| LAB | 75.8, -4.7, 23.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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