Desert Grey Color – #b8a487: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Grey color hex code is #b8a487, and it is composed of 72% red, 64% green and 53% blue.
Desert Grey is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 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 Grey color (#b8a487) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Grey Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Grey, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8a487 |
| RGB | rgb(184,164,135) |
| HSL | hsl(36,25.7%,62.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 27, 28 |
| HSV | 36, 27, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 64, 53 |
| XYZ | 37.4, 38.5, 28.4 |
| LAB | 68.4, 2.7, 17.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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