Light Terracotta Color – #df9b81: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Light Terracotta color hex code is #df9b81, and it is composed of 87% red, 61% green and 51% blue.
Light Terracotta is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.3:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Light Terracotta color (#df9b81) against dark backgrounds.

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Light Terracotta Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Light Terracotta, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #df9b81 |
| RGB | rgb(223,155,129) |
| HSL | hsl(17,59.5%,69%) |
| CMYK | 0, 30, 42, 13 |
| HSV | 17, 42, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 61, 51 |
| XYZ | 46.1, 40.7, 26.2 |
| LAB | 70, 22.3, 23.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
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