Extinct Color – #9490b2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Extinct color hex code is #9490b2, and it is composed of 58% red, 56% green and 70% blue.
Extinct is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Extinct color (#9490b2) against dark backgrounds.

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Extinct Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Extinct, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9490b2 |
| RGB | rgb(148,144,178) |
| HSL | hsl(247,18.1%,63.1%) |
| CMYK | 17, 19, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 247, 19, 70 |
| RGB % | 58, 56, 70 |
| XYZ | 30.2, 29.5, 46.2 |
| LAB | 61.2, 8.3, -17.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.89 (passes WCAG AA) |









