Cos Color – #a4c48e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cos color hex code is #a4c48e, and it is composed of 64% red, 77% green and 56% blue.
Cos is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cos color (#a4c48e) against dark backgrounds.

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Cos Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cos, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a4c48e |
| RGB | rgb(164,196,142) |
| HSL | hsl(96,31.4%,66.3%) |
| CMYK | 16, 0, 28, 23 |
| HSV | 96, 28, 77 |
| RGB % | 64, 77, 56 |
| XYZ | 39.9, 49.3, 33 |
| LAB | 75.6, -20.6, 23.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.93 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.87 (passes WCAG AA) |









