Nipple Color – #bb7777: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nipple color hex code is #bb7777, and it is composed of 73% red, 47% green and 47% blue.
Nipple is a light, muted, and warm color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nipple color (#bb7777) against dark backgrounds.

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Nipple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nipple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb7777 |
| RGB | rgb(187,119,119) |
| HSL | hsl(0,33.3%,60%) |
| CMYK | 0, 36, 36, 27 |
| HSV | 0, 36, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 47, 47 |
| XYZ | 30.4, 25.1, 20.7 |
| LAB | 57.2, 26.5, 11.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.02 (passes WCAG AA) |










