Esoteric Color – #c4b5a4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Esoteric color hex code is #c4b5a4, and it is composed of 77% red, 71% green and 64% blue.
Esoteric is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Esoteric color (#c4b5a4) against dark backgrounds.

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Esoteric Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Esoteric, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c4b5a4 |
| RGB | rgb(196,181,164) |
| HSL | hsl(32,21.3%,70.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 16, 23 |
| HSV | 32, 16, 77 |
| RGB % | 77, 71, 64 |
| XYZ | 46, 47.5, 41.9 |
| LAB | 74.5, 2.4, 10.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.49 (passes WCAG AA) |









