Common Chestnut Color – #cd5c5c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Common Chestnut color hex code is #cd5c5c, and it is composed of 80% red, 36% green and 36% blue.
Common Chestnut is a dark, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.98:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Common Chestnut color (#cd5c5c) against dark backgrounds.

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Common Chestnut Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Common Chestnut, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cd5c5c |
| RGB | rgb(205,92,92) |
| HSL | hsl(0,53.1%,58.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 55, 55, 20 |
| HSV | 0, 55, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 36, 36 |
| XYZ | 30.9, 21.4, 12.6 |
| LAB | 53.4, 44.7, 22.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.98 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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