Carmelite Color – #b98970: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carmelite color hex code is #b98970, and it is composed of 73% red, 54% green and 44% blue.
Carmelite is a light, muted, and warm color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carmelite color (#b98970) against dark backgrounds.

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Carmelite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carmelite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b98970 |
| RGB | rgb(185,137,112) |
| HSL | hsl(21,34.3%,58.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 39, 27 |
| HSV | 21, 39, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 54, 44 |
| XYZ | 31.9, 29.4, 19.3 |
| LAB | 61.1, 15, 20.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.88 (passes WCAG AA) |









