Emerging Taupe Color – #b8a196: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Emerging Taupe color hex code is #b8a196, and it is composed of 72% red, 63% green and 59% blue.
Emerging Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Emerging Taupe color (#b8a196) against dark backgrounds.

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Emerging Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Emerging Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8a196 |
| RGB | rgb(184,161,150) |
| HSL | hsl(19,19.3%,65.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 18, 28 |
| HSV | 19, 18, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 63, 59 |
| XYZ | 38, 37.9, 34.2 |
| LAB | 67.9, 6.5, 8.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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