Forgotten Sandstone Color – #afa696: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Forgotten Sandstone color hex code is #afa696, and it is composed of 69% red, 65% green and 59% blue.
Forgotten Sandstone is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Forgotten Sandstone color (#afa696) against dark backgrounds.

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Forgotten Sandstone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Forgotten Sandstone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #afa696 |
| RGB | rgb(175,166,150) |
| HSL | hsl(38,13.5%,63.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 14, 31 |
| HSV | 38, 14, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 65, 59 |
| XYZ | 36.8, 38.6, 34.4 |
| LAB | 68.5, 0.4, 9.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.72 (passes WCAG AA) |
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