Desert Chaparral Color – #727a60: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Chaparral color hex code is #727a60, and it is composed of 45% red, 48% green and 38% blue.
Desert Chaparral is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desert Chaparral color (#727a60) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Chaparral Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Chaparral, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #727a60 |
| RGB | rgb(114,122,96) |
| HSL | hsl(78,11.9%,42.7%) |
| CMYK | 7, 0, 21, 52 |
| HSV | 78, 21, 48 |
| RGB % | 45, 48, 38 |
| XYZ | 16, 18.3, 13.8 |
| LAB | 49.9, -7.8, 13.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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