Nankeen Color – #b89e82: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nankeen color hex code is #b89e82, and it is composed of 72% red, 62% green and 51% blue.
Nankeen is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nankeen color (#b89e82) against dark backgrounds.

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Nankeen Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nankeen, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b89e82 |
| RGB | rgb(184,158,130) |
| HSL | hsl(31,27.6%,61.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 29, 28 |
| HSV | 31, 29, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 62, 51 |
| XYZ | 36, 36.3, 26.2 |
| LAB | 66.7, 5.1, 18.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.25 (passes WCAG AA) |










