Delicate Brown Color – #a78c8b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Delicate Brown color hex code is #a78c8b, and it is composed of 65% red, 55% green and 55% blue.
Delicate Brown is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Delicate Brown color (#a78c8b) against dark backgrounds.

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Delicate Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Delicate Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a78c8b |
| RGB | rgb(167,140,139) |
| HSL | hsl(2,13.7%,60%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 17, 35 |
| HSV | 2, 17, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 55, 55 |
| XYZ | 30, 28.8, 28.4 |
| LAB | 60.6, 10.2, 4.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
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