Gustav Color – #a49691: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gustav color hex code is #a49691, and it is composed of 64% red, 59% green and 57% blue.
Gustav is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gustav color (#a49691) against dark backgrounds.

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Gustav Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gustav, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a49691 |
| RGB | rgb(164,150,145) |
| HSL | hsl(16,9.5%,60.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 12, 36 |
| HSV | 16, 12, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 59, 57 |
| XYZ | 31.3, 31.7, 31.3 |
| LAB | 63.1, 4.4, 4.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.35 (passes WCAG AA) |










