Cherished Color – #ba97b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cherished color hex code is #ba97b1, and it is composed of 73% red, 59% green and 69% blue.
Cherished is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cherished color (#ba97b1) against dark backgrounds.

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Cherished Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cherished, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ba97b1 |
| RGB | rgb(186,151,177) |
| HSL | hsl(315,20.2%,66.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 5, 27 |
| HSV | 315, 19, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 59, 69 |
| XYZ | 39.3, 35.7, 46.4 |
| LAB | 66.3, 17.8, -8.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.15 (passes WCAG AA) |









