Paloma Color – #9f9c99: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Paloma color hex code is #9f9c99, and it is composed of 62% red, 61% green and 60% blue.
Paloma is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 4% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Paloma color (#9f9c99) against dark backgrounds.

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Paloma Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Paloma, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9f9c99 |
| RGB | rgb(159,156,153) |
| HSL | hsl(30,3%,61.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 4, 38 |
| HSV | 30, 4, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 61, 60 |
| XYZ | 31.9, 33.4, 34.9 |
| LAB | 64.5, 0.6, 1.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.69 (passes WCAG AA) |









