Gleam Color – #b9cba3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gleam color hex code is #b9cba3, and it is composed of 73% red, 80% green and 64% blue.
Gleam is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gleam color (#b9cba3) against dark backgrounds.

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Gleam Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gleam, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b9cba3 |
| RGB | rgb(185,203,163) |
| HSL | hsl(87,27.8%,71.8%) |
| CMYK | 9, 0, 20, 20 |
| HSV | 87, 20, 80 |
| RGB % | 73, 80, 64 |
| XYZ | 48, 55.7, 42.9 |
| LAB | 79.4, -13.2, 17.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.13 (passes WCAG AA) |









