Nettle Color – #bbac7d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nettle color hex code is #bbac7d, and it is composed of 73% red, 67% green and 49% blue.
Nettle is a light, muted, and warm color at 33% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.26:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nettle color (#bbac7d) against dark backgrounds.

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Nettle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nettle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bbac7d |
| RGB | rgb(187,172,125) |
| HSL | hsl(45,31.3%,61.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 33, 27 |
| HSV | 45, 33, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 67, 49 |
| XYZ | 38.9, 41.6, 25.4 |
| LAB | 70.6, -2, 26.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 33% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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