Hickory Color – #b7a28e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hickory color hex code is #b7a28e, and it is composed of 72% red, 64% green and 56% blue.
Hickory is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hickory color (#b7a28e) against dark backgrounds.

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Hickory Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hickory, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b7a28e |
| RGB | rgb(183,162,142) |
| HSL | hsl(29,22.2%,63.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 22, 28 |
| HSV | 29, 22, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 64, 56 |
| XYZ | 37.3, 37.9, 30.9 |
| LAB | 67.9, 4.2, 13.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
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