Kelp Brown Color – #716246: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kelp Brown color hex code is #716246, and it is composed of 44% red, 38% green and 27% blue.
Kelp Brown is a dark, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.94:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kelp Brown color (#716246) against light backgrounds.

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Kelp Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kelp Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #716246 |
| RGB | rgb(113,98,70) |
| HSL | hsl(39,23.5%,35.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 38, 56 |
| HSV | 39, 38, 44 |
| RGB % | 44, 38, 27 |
| XYZ | 12.3, 12.7, 7.6 |
| LAB | 42.3, 1.6, 18.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.54 (fails WCAG AA) |
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