Muse Color – #a5857f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Muse color hex code is #a5857f, and it is composed of 65% red, 52% green and 50% blue.
Muse is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Muse color (#a5857f) against dark backgrounds.

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Muse Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Muse, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5857f |
| RGB | rgb(165,133,127) |
| HSL | hsl(9,17.4%,57.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 23, 35 |
| HSV | 9, 23, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 52, 50 |
| XYZ | 27.7, 26.3, 23.7 |
| LAB | 58.3, 11.2, 7.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.26 (passes WCAG AA) |










