Elkhound Color – #897269: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Elkhound color hex code is #897269, and it is composed of 54% red, 45% green and 41% blue.
Elkhound is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Elkhound color (#897269) against dark backgrounds.

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Elkhound Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Elkhound:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #897269 |
| RGB | rgb(137,114,105) |
| HSL | hsl(17,13.2%,47.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 23, 46 |
| HSV | 17, 23, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 45, 41 |
| XYZ | 18.9, 18.4, 15.9 |
| LAB | 49.9, 7.5, 8.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 4.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 4.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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