Kelp Color – #4d503c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kelp color hex code is #4d503c, and it is composed of 30% red, 31% green and 24% blue.
Kelp is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.31:1 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 color (#4d503c) against light backgrounds.

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Kelp Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kelp, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4d503c |
| RGB | rgb(77,80,60) |
| HSL | hsl(69,14.3%,27.5%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 25, 69 |
| HSV | 69, 25, 31 |
| RGB % | 30, 31, 24 |
| XYZ | 6.7, 7.6, 5.4 |
| LAB | 33.1, -5.2, 11.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.53 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Kelp Color
#009d7d

Tropical Kelp
#7d7103

Sunlit Kelp Green
#354a55

Sea Kelp
#716246

Kelp Brown
#448811

Kelp Forest
#4d503c

Kelp
#393d2a

Green Kelp
#636153

Bull Kelp








