Coral Reef Color – #c7bca2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Coral Reef color hex code is #c7bca2, and it is composed of 78% red, 74% green and 64% blue.
Coral Reef is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Coral Reef color (#c7bca2) against dark backgrounds.

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Coral Reef Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Coral Reef, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c7bca2 |
| RGB | rgb(199,188,162) |
| HSL | hsl(42,24.8%,70.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 19, 22 |
| HSV | 42, 19, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 74, 64 |
| XYZ | 48.1, 50.7, 41.4 |
| LAB | 76.5, -0.2, 14.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
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