Gumbo Color – #718f8a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gumbo color hex code is #718f8a, and it is composed of 44% red, 56% green and 54% blue.
Gumbo is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gumbo color (#718f8a) against dark backgrounds.

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Gumbo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gumbo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #718f8a |
| RGB | rgb(113,143,138) |
| HSL | hsl(170,11.8%,50.2%) |
| CMYK | 21, 0, 3, 44 |
| HSV | 170, 21, 56 |
| RGB % | 44, 56, 54 |
| XYZ | 21.2, 25, 27.8 |
| LAB | 57.1, -11.8, -0.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6 (passes WCAG AA) |










