Purple Taupe Color – #50404d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purple Taupe color hex code is #50404d, and it is composed of 31% red, 25% green and 30% blue.
Purple Taupe is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.63:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purple Taupe color (#50404d) against light backgrounds.

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Purple Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #50404d |
| RGB | rgb(80,64,77) |
| HSL | hsl(311,11.1%,28.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 4, 69 |
| HSV | 311, 20, 31 |
| RGB % | 31, 25, 30 |
| XYZ | 6.5, 5.9, 7.8 |
| LAB | 29.2, 9.8, -5.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
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