Mars Color – #ad6242: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mars color hex code is #ad6242, and it is composed of 68% red, 38% green and 26% blue.
Mars is a dark, bright, and warm color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mars color (#ad6242) against light backgrounds.

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Mars Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mars, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ad6242 |
| RGB | rgb(173,98,66) |
| HSL | hsl(18,44.8%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 43, 62, 32 |
| HSV | 18, 62, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 38, 26 |
| XYZ | 22.6, 18, 7.4 |
| LAB | 49.5, 27.5, 31.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.56 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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