Madras Color – #473e23: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Madras color hex code is #473e23, and it is composed of 28% red, 24% green and 14% blue.
Madras is a dark, muted, and warm color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.6:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Madras color (#473e23) against light backgrounds.

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Madras Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Madras, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #473e23 |
| RGB | rgb(71,62,35) |
| HSL | hsl(45,34%,20.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 51, 72 |
| HSV | 45, 51, 28 |
| RGB % | 28, 24, 14 |
| XYZ | 4.6, 4.9, 2.3 |
| LAB | 26.4, -0.8, 17.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.98 (fails WCAG AA) |










