Ploughed Earth Color – #6c6459: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ploughed Earth color hex code is #6c6459, and it is composed of 42% red, 39% green and 35% blue.
Ploughed Earth is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.83:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ploughed Earth color (#6c6459) against light backgrounds.

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Ploughed Earth Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ploughed Earth, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #6c6459 |
| RGB | rgb(108,100,89) |
| HSL | hsl(35,9.6%,38.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 18, 58 |
| HSV | 35, 18, 42 |
| RGB % | 42, 39, 35 |
| XYZ | 12.5, 13, 11.3 |
| LAB | 42.8, 1, 7.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.83 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
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