Compass Color – #8a877b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Compass color hex code is #8a877b, and it is composed of 54% red, 53% green and 48% blue.
Compass is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 11% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Compass color (#8a877b) against dark backgrounds.

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#8a877b
Compass Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Compass, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a877b |
| RGB | rgb(138,135,123) |
| HSL | hsl(48,6%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 11, 46 |
| HSV | 48, 11, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 53, 48 |
| XYZ | 22.7, 24.2, 22.2 |
| LAB | 56.3, -1.4, 6.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 11% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.83 (passes WCAG AA) |









