Oatmeal Color – #c9c1b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oatmeal color hex code is #c9c1b1, and it is composed of 79% red, 76% green and 69% blue.
Oatmeal is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oatmeal color (#c9c1b1) against dark backgrounds.

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Oatmeal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oatmeal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9c1b1 |
| RGB | rgb(201,193,177) |
| HSL | hsl(40,18.2%,74.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 12, 21 |
| HSV | 40, 12, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 76, 69 |
| XYZ | 51.1, 53.7, 49.3 |
| LAB | 78.3, 0.2, 9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.75 (passes WCAG AA) |
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