Pale Mauve Color – #c6a4a4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pale Mauve color hex code is #c6a4a4, and it is composed of 78% red, 64% green and 64% blue.
Pale Mauve is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pale Mauve color (#c6a4a4) against dark backgrounds.

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Pale Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pale Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c6a4a4 |
| RGB | rgb(198,164,164) |
| HSL | hsl(0,23%,71%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 17, 22 |
| HSV | 0, 17, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 64, 64 |
| XYZ | 43.3, 41.2, 40.8 |
| LAB | 70.3, 12.7, 4.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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