Puppy Color – #bcaea0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Puppy color hex code is #bcaea0, and it is composed of 74% red, 68% green and 63% blue.
Puppy is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Puppy color (#bcaea0) against dark backgrounds.

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Puppy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Puppy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bcaea0 |
| RGB | rgb(188,174,160) |
| HSL | hsl(30,17.3%,68.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 15, 26 |
| HSV | 30, 15, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 68, 63 |
| XYZ | 42.2, 43.5, 39.4 |
| LAB | 71.9, 2.6, 9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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