Percale Color – #f0e8dd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Percale color hex code is #f0e8dd, and it is composed of 94% red, 91% green and 87% blue.
Percale is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Percale color (#f0e8dd) against dark backgrounds.

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Percale Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Percale, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f0e8dd |
| RGB | rgb(240,232,221) |
| HSL | hsl(35,38.8%,90.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 8, 6 |
| HSV | 35, 8, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 91, 87 |
| XYZ | 77.8, 81.5, 80 |
| LAB | 92.4, 0.7, 6.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.21 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.29 (passes WCAG AA) |









