Gurkha Color – #989171: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gurkha color hex code is #989171, and it is composed of 60% red, 57% green and 44% blue.
Gurkha is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 26% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gurkha color (#989171) against dark backgrounds.

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Gurkha Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gurkha, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #989171 |
| RGB | rgb(152,145,113) |
| HSL | hsl(49,15.9%,52%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 26, 40 |
| HSV | 49, 26, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 57, 44 |
| XYZ | 26.1, 28.1, 19.7 |
| LAB | 60, -2.5, 17.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 26% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.62 (passes WCAG AA) |










