El Capitan Color – #b7a696: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The El Capitan color hex code is #b7a696, and it is composed of 72% red, 65% green and 59% blue.
El Capitan is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the El Capitan color (#b7a696) against dark backgrounds.
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El Capitan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color El Capitan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b7a696 |
| RGB | rgb(183,166,150) |
| HSL | hsl(29,18.6%,65.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 18, 28 |
| HSV | 29, 18, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 65, 59 |
| XYZ | 38.7, 39.5, 34.4 |
| LAB | 69.1, 3.7, 10.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.91 (passes WCAG AA) |
