Oxford Brown Color – #504139: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oxford Brown color hex code is #504139, and it is composed of 31% red, 25% green and 22% blue.
Oxford Brown is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.74:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oxford Brown color (#504139) against light backgrounds.

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Oxford Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oxford Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #504139 |
| RGB | rgb(80,65,57) |
| HSL | hsl(21,16.8%,26.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 29, 69 |
| HSV | 21, 29, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 25, 22 |
| XYZ | 5.9, 5.8, 4.7 |
| LAB | 28.9, 4.4, 7.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.74 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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