Malta Color – #a59784: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Malta color hex code is #a59784, and it is composed of 65% red, 59% green and 52% blue.
Malta is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Malta color (#a59784) against dark backgrounds.

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Malta Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Malta, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a59784 |
| RGB | rgb(165,151,132) |
| HSL | hsl(35,15.5%,58.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 20, 35 |
| HSV | 35, 20, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 59, 52 |
| XYZ | 30.7, 31.8, 26.3 |
| LAB | 63.2, 1.8, 12 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.36 (passes WCAG AA) |










