Earl Grey Color – #a6978a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Named after a British prime minister and his bergamot tea blend, Earl Grey (#a6978a) is the color of that brew gone milky. It brings cozy neutrality to living rooms and pairs easily with cream and charcoal.

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Earl Grey Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Earl Grey:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a6978a |
| RGB | rgb(166,151,138) |
| HSL | hsl(28,13.6%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 17, 35 |
| HSV | 28, 17, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 59, 54 |
| XYZ | 31.4, 32.1, 28.6 |
| LAB | 63.4, 3.3, 8.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 7.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
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