Gulf Weed Color – #686e43: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gulf Weed color hex code is #686e43, and it is composed of 41% red, 43% green and 26% blue.
Gulf Weed is a dark, muted, and cool color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.38:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gulf Weed color (#686e43) against light backgrounds.

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Gulf Weed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gulf Weed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #686e43 |
| RGB | rgb(104,110,67) |
| HSL | hsl(68,24.3%,34.7%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 39, 57 |
| HSV | 68, 39, 43 |
| RGB % | 41, 43, 26 |
| XYZ | 12.3, 14.5, 7.5 |
| LAB | 44.9, -9.8, 23.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.9 (fails WCAG AA) |
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