Chieftain Color – #6a5637: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chieftain color hex code is #6a5637, and it is composed of 42% red, 34% green and 22% blue.
Chieftain is a dark, muted, and warm color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chieftain color (#6a5637) against light backgrounds.

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Chieftain Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chieftain, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6a5637 |
| RGB | rgb(106,86,55) |
| HSL | hsl(36,31.7%,31.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 48, 58 |
| HSV | 36, 48, 42 |
| RGB % | 42, 34, 22 |
| XYZ | 10, 10, 5 |
| LAB | 37.8, 4, 21.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3 (fails WCAG AA) |









