Laurel Color – #6e8d71: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Laurel color hex code is #6e8d71, and it is composed of 43% red, 55% green and 44% blue.
Laurel is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Laurel color (#6e8d71) against dark backgrounds.

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Laurel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Laurel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6e8d71 |
| RGB | rgb(110,141,113) |
| HSL | hsl(126,12.4%,49.2%) |
| CMYK | 22, 0, 20, 45 |
| HSV | 126, 22, 55 |
| RGB % | 43, 55, 44 |
| XYZ | 18.9, 23.6, 19.2 |
| LAB | 55.7, -17.1, 11.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Silver Laurel
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Laurel Pink
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Laurel Woods
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