Putty Color – #cdae70: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Putty color hex code is #cdae70, and it is composed of 80% red, 68% green and 44% blue.
Putty is a light, muted, and warm color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Putty color (#cdae70) against dark backgrounds.

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Putty Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Putty, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cdae70 |
| RGB | rgb(205,174,112) |
| HSL | hsl(40,48.2%,62.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 45, 20 |
| HSV | 40, 45, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 68, 44 |
| XYZ | 43.2, 44.4, 21.6 |
| LAB | 72.5, 3, 35.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Putty Color
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Urban Putty
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Soft Putty
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Putty
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Putty Pearl
#9d8e7f

Putty Yellow
#bda89c

Putty Grey
#c4bdad

Phelps Putty
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