Dark Wood Color – #855e42: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Wood color hex code is #855e42, and it is composed of 52% red, 37% green and 26% blue.
Dark Wood is a dark, muted, and warm color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.71:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Wood color (#855e42) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Wood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Wood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #855e42 |
| RGB | rgb(133,94,66) |
| HSL | hsl(25,33.7%,39%) |
| CMYK | 0, 29, 50, 48 |
| HSV | 25, 50, 52 |
| RGB % | 52, 37, 26 |
| XYZ | 14.7, 13.4, 7 |
| LAB | 43.4, 12.5, 22.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
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