Molasses Color – #574a47: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Molasses color hex code is #574a47, and it is composed of 34% red, 29% green and 28% blue.
Molasses is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.48:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Molasses color (#574a47) against light backgrounds.

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Molasses Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Molasses, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #574a47 |
| RGB | rgb(87,74,71) |
| HSL | hsl(11,10.1%,31%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 18, 66 |
| HSV | 11, 18, 34 |
| RGB % | 34, 29, 28 |
| XYZ | 7.5, 7.4, 7 |
| LAB | 32.7, 4.5, 3.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.48 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
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