French Limestone Color – #c9d6c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The French Limestone color hex code is #c9d6c2, and it is composed of 79% red, 84% green and 76% blue.
French Limestone is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the French Limestone color (#c9d6c2) against dark backgrounds.

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French Limestone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color French Limestone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9d6c2 |
| RGB | rgb(201,214,194) |
| HSL | hsl(99,19.6%,80%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 9, 16 |
| HSV | 99, 9, 84 |
| RGB % | 79, 84, 76 |
| XYZ | 57.9, 64.4, 60.4 |
| LAB | 84.2, -7.9, 8.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
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