Classic Taupe Color – #d3bca4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Classic Taupe color hex code is #d3bca4, and it is composed of 83% red, 74% green and 64% blue.
Classic Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 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 Taupe color (#d3bca4) against dark backgrounds.

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Classic Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Classic Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d3bca4 |
| RGB | rgb(211,188,164) |
| HSL | hsl(31,34.8%,73.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 22, 17 |
| HSV | 31, 22, 83 |
| RGB % | 83, 74, 64 |
| XYZ | 51.5, 52.5, 42.5 |
| LAB | 77.6, 4.3, 15.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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