Holly Fern Color – #8cb299: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Holly Fern color hex code is #8cb299, and it is composed of 55% red, 70% green and 60% blue.
Holly Fern is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Holly Fern color (#8cb299) against dark backgrounds.

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Holly Fern Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Holly Fern, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8cb299 |
| RGB | rgb(140,178,153) |
| HSL | hsl(141,19.8%,62.4%) |
| CMYK | 21, 0, 14, 30 |
| HSV | 141, 21, 70 |
| RGB % | 55, 70, 60 |
| XYZ | 32.5, 39.7, 36.1 |
| LAB | 69.3, -17.8, 8.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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