Cantera Color – #cec5af: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cantera color hex code is #cec5af, and it is composed of 81% red, 77% green and 69% blue.
Cantera is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cantera color (#cec5af) against dark backgrounds.

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Cantera Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cantera, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cec5af |
| RGB | rgb(206,197,175) |
| HSL | hsl(43,24%,74.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 15, 19 |
| HSV | 43, 15, 81 |
| RGB % | 81, 77, 69 |
| XYZ | 53.2, 56.1, 48.6 |
| LAB | 79.7, -0.3, 12.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.23 (passes WCAG AA) |









