Iron Ore Color – #af5b46: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Iron Ore color hex code is #af5b46, and it is composed of 69% red, 36% green and 27% blue.
Iron Ore is a dark, bright, and warm color at 60% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.76:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Iron Ore color (#af5b46) against light backgrounds.

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Iron Ore Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Iron Ore, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #af5b46 |
| RGB | rgb(175,91,70) |
| HSL | hsl(12,42.9%,48%) |
| CMYK | 0, 48, 60, 31 |
| HSV | 12, 60, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 36, 27 |
| XYZ | 22.5, 17, 7.9 |
| LAB | 48.3, 32.3, 27.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 60% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
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