Merino Wool Color – #cfc1ae: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Merino Wool color hex code is #cfc1ae, and it is composed of 81% red, 76% green and 68% blue.
Merino Wool is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Merino Wool color (#cfc1ae) against dark backgrounds.

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Merino Wool Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Merino Wool, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cfc1ae |
| RGB | rgb(207,193,174) |
| HSL | hsl(35,25.6%,74.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 16, 19 |
| HSV | 35, 16, 81 |
| RGB % | 81, 76, 68 |
| XYZ | 52.4, 54.5, 47.8 |
| LAB | 78.8, 1.6, 11.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
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