Desert Color – #ccad60: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert color hex code is #ccad60, and it is composed of 80% red, 68% green and 38% blue.
Desert is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 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 color (#ccad60) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ccad60 |
| RGB | rgb(204,173,96) |
| HSL | hsl(43,51.4%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 53, 20 |
| HSV | 43, 53, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 68, 38 |
| XYZ | 42, 43.6, 17.3 |
| LAB | 72, 1.7, 43.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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