Dusky Color – #c3aba8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dusky color hex code is #c3aba8, and it is composed of 76% red, 67% green and 66% blue.
Dusky is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% 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 Dusky color (#c3aba8) against dark backgrounds.

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Dusky Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dusky, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c3aba8 |
| RGB | rgb(195,171,168) |
| HSL | hsl(7,18.4%,71.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 14, 24 |
| HSV | 7, 14, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 67, 66 |
| XYZ | 44.1, 43.6, 43.1 |
| LAB | 72, 7.9, 4.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| 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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