Elm Color – #297b76: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Elm color hex code is #297b76, and it is composed of 16% red, 48% green and 46% blue.
Elm is a dark, bright, and cool color at 67% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.01:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Elm color (#297b76) against light backgrounds.

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Elm Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Elm, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #297b76 |
| RGB | rgb(41,123,118) |
| HSL | hsl(176,50%,32.2%) |
| CMYK | 67, 0, 4, 52 |
| HSV | 176, 67, 48 |
| RGB % | 16, 48, 46 |
| XYZ | 11.3, 15.9, 19.6 |
| LAB | 46.8, -25, -4.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 67% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Elm Color
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Golden Elm
#b25b09

Elm Brown Red
#577657

Elm Green
#297b76

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