Pelican Tan Color – #c8a481: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pelican Tan color hex code is #c8a481, and it is composed of 78% red, 64% green and 51% blue.
Pelican Tan is a light, muted, and warm color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pelican Tan color (#c8a481) against dark backgrounds.

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Pelican Tan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pelican Tan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c8a481 |
| RGB | rgb(200,164,129) |
| HSL | hsl(30,39.2%,64.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 36, 22 |
| HSV | 30, 36, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 64, 51 |
| XYZ | 41.1, 40.4, 26.4 |
| LAB | 69.8, 8.5, 23.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
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