Practical Beige Color – #c9b29c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Practical Beige color hex code is #c9b29c, and it is composed of 79% red, 70% green and 61% blue.
Practical Beige is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Practical Beige color (#c9b29c) against dark backgrounds.

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Practical Beige Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Practical Beige, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9b29c |
| RGB | rgb(201,178,156) |
| HSL | hsl(29,29.4%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 22, 21 |
| HSV | 29, 22, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 70, 61 |
| XYZ | 46, 46.7, 38 |
| LAB | 74, 4.6, 14.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.33 (passes WCAG AA) |
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