Desert Red Color – #b3837f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Red color hex code is #b3837f, and it is composed of 70% red, 51% green and 50% blue.
Desert Red is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 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 Red color (#b3837f) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b3837f |
| RGB | rgb(179,131,127) |
| HSL | hsl(5,25.5%,60%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 29, 30 |
| HSV | 5, 29, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 51, 50 |
| XYZ | 30.5, 27.3, 23.7 |
| LAB | 59.3, 18, 9.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.47 (passes WCAG AA) |
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