Cardboard Color – #c19a6c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cardboard color hex code is #c19a6c, and it is composed of 76% red, 60% green and 42% blue.
Cardboard is a light, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cardboard color (#c19a6c) against dark backgrounds.

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Cardboard Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cardboard, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c19a6c |
| RGB | rgb(193,154,108) |
| HSL | hsl(32,40.7%,59%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 44, 24 |
| HSV | 32, 44, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 60, 42 |
| XYZ | 36.3, 35.5, 19.1 |
| LAB | 66.1, 8.7, 29.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.59 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.11 (passes WCAG AA) |









