Oxford Tan Color – #b8a99a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Oxford Tan color hex code is #b8a99a, and it is composed of 72% red, 66% green and 60% blue.
Oxford Tan is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Oxford Tan color (#b8a99a) against dark backgrounds.

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Oxford Tan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Oxford Tan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b8a99a |
| RGB | rgb(184,169,154) |
| HSL | hsl(30,17.4%,66.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 16, 28 |
| HSV | 30, 16, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 66, 60 |
| XYZ | 39.8, 40.9, 36.4 |
| LAB | 70.1, 2.9, 9.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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