Dust Color – #b2996e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dust color hex code is #b2996e, and it is composed of 70% red, 60% green and 43% blue.
Dust is a light, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dust color (#b2996e) against dark backgrounds.

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Dust Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dust, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b2996e |
| RGB | rgb(178,153,110) |
| HSL | hsl(38,30.6%,56.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 38, 30 |
| HSV | 38, 38, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 60, 43 |
| XYZ | 32.6, 33.4, 19.5 |
| LAB | 64.5, 3.1, 26 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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