Hardware Color – #8b8372: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hardware color hex code is #8b8372, and it is composed of 55% red, 51% green and 45% blue.
Hardware is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.76:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hardware color (#8b8372) against dark backgrounds.

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Hardware Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hardware, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b8372 |
| RGB | rgb(139,131,114) |
| HSL | hsl(41,9.9%,49.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 18, 45 |
| HSV | 41, 18, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 51, 45 |
| XYZ | 21.8, 22.9, 19.2 |
| LAB | 55, 0.2, 10.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.59 (passes WCAG AA) |










