Gimblet Color – #b9ad61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gimblet color hex code is #b9ad61, and it is composed of 73% red, 68% green and 38% blue.
Gimblet is a light, muted, and warm color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gimblet color (#b9ad61) against dark backgrounds.

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Gimblet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gimblet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9ad61 |
| RGB | rgb(185,173,97) |
| HSL | hsl(52,38.6%,55.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 48, 27 |
| HSV | 52, 48, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 68, 38 |
| XYZ | 37.1, 41.1, 17.3 |
| LAB | 70.2, -6.3, 40.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.21 (passes WCAG AA) |









