Muddy Waters Color – #a9844f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Muddy Waters color hex code is #a9844f, and it is composed of 66% red, 52% green and 31% blue.
Muddy Waters is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Muddy Waters color (#a9844f) against dark backgrounds.

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Muddy Waters Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Muddy Waters, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a9844f |
| RGB | rgb(169,132,79) |
| HSL | hsl(35,36.3%,48.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 53, 34 |
| HSV | 35, 53, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 52, 31 |
| XYZ | 26, 25.5, 10.9 |
| LAB | 57.6, 7.5, 34 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.1 (passes WCAG AA) |
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