Recycled Color – #cdb6a0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Recycled color hex code is #cdb6a0, and it is composed of 80% red, 71% green and 63% blue.
Recycled is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Recycled color (#cdb6a0) against dark backgrounds.

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Recycled Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Recycled:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cdb6a0 |
| RGB | rgb(205,182,160) |
| HSL | hsl(29,31%,71.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 22, 20 |
| HSV | 29, 22, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 71, 63 |
| XYZ | 48.2, 49, 40.2 |
| LAB | 75.4, 4.7, 14.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.95 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 10.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
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