Cortex Color – #a99592: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cortex color hex code is #a99592, and it is composed of 66% red, 58% green and 57% blue.
Cortex is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cortex color (#a99592) against dark backgrounds.

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Cortex Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cortex, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a99592 |
| RGB | rgb(169,149,146) |
| HSL | hsl(8,11.8%,61.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 14, 34 |
| HSV | 8, 14, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 58, 57 |
| XYZ | 32.3, 32, 31.7 |
| LAB | 63.3, 6.9, 4.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.4 (passes WCAG AA) |









