Classic Color – #bbaaa1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Classic color hex code is #bbaaa1, and it is composed of 73% red, 67% green and 63% blue.
Classic is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Classic color (#bbaaa1) against dark backgrounds.

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Classic Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Classic, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bbaaa1 |
| RGB | rgb(187,170,161) |
| HSL | hsl(21,16%,68.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 14, 27 |
| HSV | 21, 14, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 67, 63 |
| XYZ | 41.3, 41.9, 39.6 |
| LAB | 70.8, 4.6, 6.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
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