Limestone Color – #dcd8c7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Limestone color hex code is #dcd8c7, and it is composed of 86% red, 85% green and 78% blue.
Limestone is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Limestone color (#dcd8c7) against dark backgrounds.

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Limestone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Limestone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcd8c7 |
| RGB | rgb(220,216,199) |
| HSL | hsl(49,23.1%,82.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 10, 14 |
| HSV | 49, 10, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 85, 78 |
| XYZ | 64.4, 68.5, 63.9 |
| LAB | 86.3, -1.6, 8.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Stacked Limestone
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Quarried Limestone
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Polished Limestone
#dcd8c7

Limestone
#f9f6db

Limestone Quarry
#c5e0bd

Limestone Slate
#a5af9d

Limestone Green
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