Nugget Color – #bc9229: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Nugget color hex code is #bc9229, and it is composed of 74% red, 57% green and 16% blue.
Nugget is a light, bright, and warm color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Nugget color (#bc9229) against dark backgrounds.

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Nugget Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Nugget, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bc9229 |
| RGB | rgb(188,146,41) |
| HSL | hsl(43,64.2%,44.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 78, 26 |
| HSV | 43, 78, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 57, 16 |
| XYZ | 31.4, 31.4, 6.5 |
| LAB | 62.8, 5.8, 57.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.28 (passes WCAG AA) |










