Mulch Color – #4e4240: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mulch color hex code is #4e4240, and it is composed of 31% red, 26% green and 25% blue.
Mulch is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mulch color (#4e4240) against light backgrounds.

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#4e4240
Mulch Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mulch, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #4e4240 |
| RGB | rgb(78,66,64) |
| HSL | hsl(9,9.9%,27.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 18, 69 |
| HSV | 9, 18, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 26, 25 |
| XYZ | 6, 5.9, 5.7 |
| LAB | 29.2, 4.4, 3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.18 (fails WCAG AA) |










