Desert Tan Color – #a38c6c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Tan color hex code is #a38c6c, and it is composed of 64% red, 55% green and 42% blue.
Desert Tan is a light, muted, and warm color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 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 Tan color (#a38c6c) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Tan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Tan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a38c6c |
| RGB | rgb(163,140,108) |
| HSL | hsl(35,23%,53.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 34, 36 |
| HSV | 35, 34, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 55, 42 |
| XYZ | 27.2, 27.6, 18.1 |
| LAB | 59.5, 4, 20.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.53 (passes WCAG AA) |
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