Leek Green Color – #979c84: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Leek Green color hex code is #979c84, and it is composed of 59% red, 61% green and 52% blue.
Leek Green is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.84:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Leek Green color (#979c84) against dark backgrounds.

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Leek Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Leek Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #979c84 |
| RGB | rgb(151,156,132) |
| HSL | hsl(73,10.8%,56.5%) |
| CMYK | 3, 0, 15, 39 |
| HSV | 73, 15, 61 |
| RGB % | 59, 61, 52 |
| XYZ | 28.8, 32, 26.5 |
| LAB | 63.3, -6.2, 11.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.4 (passes WCAG AA) |
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