Iron Oxide Color – #835949: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Iron Oxide color hex code is #835949, and it is composed of 51% red, 35% green and 29% blue.
Iron Oxide is a dark, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.02:1 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 Oxide color (#835949) against light backgrounds.

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Iron Oxide Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Iron Oxide, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #835949 |
| RGB | rgb(131,89,73) |
| HSL | hsl(17,28.4%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 32, 44, 49 |
| HSV | 17, 44, 51 |
| RGB % | 51, 35, 29 |
| XYZ | 14.1, 12.5, 8 |
| LAB | 42, 14.7, 16.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.02 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
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