Dove Color – #b3ada7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dove color hex code is #b3ada7, and it is composed of 70% red, 68% green and 65% blue.
Dove is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dove color (#b3ada7) against dark backgrounds.

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Dove Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dove, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b3ada7 |
| RGB | rgb(179,173,167) |
| HSL | hsl(30,7.3%,67.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 7, 30 |
| HSV | 30, 7, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 68, 65 |
| XYZ | 40.5, 42.3, 42.6 |
| LAB | 71.1, 0.9, 3.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Dove Color
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Soft Dove
#8b8c89

Wild Dove
#e3e1cf

Turtle Dove
#bfbfbd

Spotted Dove
#917f84

Purple Dove
#eeeada

Nesting Dove
#928d88

Mourning Dove
#ebe0ce

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