Powder Ash Color – #bcc9c2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Powder Ash color hex code is #bcc9c2, and it is composed of 74% red, 79% green and 76% blue.
Powder Ash is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Powder Ash color (#bcc9c2) against dark backgrounds.

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Powder Ash Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Powder Ash, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bcc9c2 |
| RGB | rgb(188,201,194) |
| HSL | hsl(148,10.7%,76.3%) |
| CMYK | 6, 0, 3, 21 |
| HSV | 148, 6, 79 |
| RGB % | 74, 79, 76 |
| XYZ | 51.4, 56.4, 59.2 |
| LAB | 79.8, -5.7, 2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.71 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.27 (passes WCAG AA) |
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