Cinereous Color – #98817b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cinereous color hex code is #98817b, and it is composed of 60% red, 51% green and 48% blue.
Cinereous is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.65:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cinereous color (#98817b) against dark backgrounds.

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Cinereous Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cinereous, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #98817b |
| RGB | rgb(152,129,123) |
| HSL | hsl(12,12.3%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 19, 40 |
| HSV | 12, 19, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 51, 48 |
| XYZ | 24.4, 23.8, 22 |
| LAB | 55.9, 7.9, 6.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.65 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.76 (passes WCAG AA) |









