Cognac Brown Color – #b98563: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cognac Brown color hex code is #b98563, and it is composed of 73% red, 52% green and 39% blue.
Cognac Brown is a light, muted, and warm color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.18:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cognac Brown color (#b98563) against dark backgrounds.

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Cognac Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cognac Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b98563 |
| RGB | rgb(185,133,99) |
| HSL | hsl(24,38.1%,55.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 28, 46, 27 |
| HSV | 24, 46, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 52, 39 |
| XYZ | 30.6, 28, 15.6 |
| LAB | 59.9, 15.6, 26.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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