Derby Brown Color – #8a7265: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Derby Brown color hex code is #8a7265, and it is composed of 54% red, 45% green and 40% blue.
Derby Brown is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Derby Brown color (#8a7265) against dark backgrounds.

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Derby Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Derby Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a7265 |
| RGB | rgb(138,114,101) |
| HSL | hsl(21,15.5%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 27, 46 |
| HSV | 21, 27, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 45, 40 |
| XYZ | 18.8, 18.4, 14.9 |
| LAB | 50, 6.9, 10.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
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