Elmwood Color – #8c7c61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Elmwood color hex code is #8c7c61, and it is composed of 55% red, 49% green and 38% blue.
Elmwood is a dark, muted, and warm color at 31% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Elmwood color (#8c7c61) against dark backgrounds.

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Elmwood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Elmwood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c7c61 |
| RGB | rgb(140,124,97) |
| HSL | hsl(38,18.1%,46.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 31, 45 |
| HSV | 38, 31, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 49, 38 |
| XYZ | 20.2, 20.9, 14.3 |
| LAB | 52.8, 1.7, 17 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 31% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.17 (passes WCAG AA) |









