Dusky Taupe Color – #c9bdb7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dusky Taupe color hex code is #c9bdb7, and it is composed of 79% red, 74% green and 72% blue.
Dusky Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 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 Taupe color (#c9bdb7) against dark backgrounds.

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Dusky Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dusky Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9bdb7 |
| RGB | rgb(201,189,183) |
| HSL | hsl(20,14.3%,75.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 9, 21 |
| HSV | 20, 9, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 74, 72 |
| XYZ | 50.8, 52.2, 52.2 |
| LAB | 77.4, 3.2, 4.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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