Excelsior Color – #908b85: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Excelsior color hex code is #908b85, and it is composed of 56% red, 55% green and 52% blue.
Excelsior is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Excelsior color (#908b85) against dark backgrounds.

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Excelsior Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Excelsior, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #908b85 |
| RGB | rgb(144,139,133) |
| HSL | hsl(33,4.7%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 8, 44 |
| HSV | 33, 8, 56 |
| RGB % | 56, 55, 52 |
| XYZ | 25, 26.1, 25.9 |
| LAB | 58.1, 0.8, 3.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.22 (passes WCAG AA) |









