Notorious Color – #bda998: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Notorious color hex code is #bda998, and it is composed of 74% red, 66% green and 60% blue.
Notorious is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% 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 Notorious color (#bda998) against dark backgrounds.

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Notorious Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Notorious, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bda998 |
| RGB | rgb(189,169,152) |
| HSL | hsl(28,21.9%,66.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 20, 26 |
| HSV | 28, 20, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 66, 60 |
| XYZ | 40.8, 41.5, 35.6 |
| LAB | 70.5, 4.2, 11.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.29 (passes WCAG AA) |










