Poised Taupe Color – #8c7e78: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Poised Taupe color hex code is #8c7e78, and it is composed of 55% red, 49% green and 47% blue.
Poised Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 14% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.91:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Poised Taupe color (#8c7e78) against dark backgrounds.

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Poised Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Poised Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c7e78 |
| RGB | rgb(140,126,120) |
| HSL | hsl(18,8%,51%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 14, 45 |
| HSV | 18, 14, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 49, 47 |
| XYZ | 21.7, 21.9, 20.8 |
| LAB | 53.9, 4.2, 5.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 14% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.91 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.37 (passes WCAG AA) |
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