Mongoose Color – #a58b6f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mongoose color hex code is #a58b6f, and it is composed of 65% red, 55% green and 44% blue.
Mongoose is a light, muted, and warm color at 33% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mongoose color (#a58b6f) against dark backgrounds.

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Mongoose Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mongoose, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a58b6f |
| RGB | rgb(165,139,111) |
| HSL | hsl(31,23.1%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 33, 35 |
| HSV | 31, 33, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 55, 44 |
| XYZ | 27.6, 27.6, 18.9 |
| LAB | 59.5, 5.6, 18.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 33% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.52 (passes WCAG AA) |










