Environmental Color – #b1b5a0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Environmental color hex code is #b1b5a0, and it is composed of 69% red, 71% green and 63% blue.
Environmental is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Environmental color (#b1b5a0) against dark backgrounds.

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Environmental Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Environmental, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b1b5a0 |
| RGB | rgb(177,181,160) |
| HSL | hsl(71,12.4%,66.9%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 12, 29 |
| HSV | 71, 12, 71 |
| RGB % | 69, 71, 63 |
| XYZ | 41, 44.9, 39.8 |
| LAB | 72.8, -5.1, 10.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.99 (passes WCAG AA) |









