Roanoke Taupe Color – #8f837d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Roanoke Taupe color hex code is #8f837d, and it is composed of 56% red, 51% green and 49% blue.
Roanoke Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Roanoke Taupe color (#8f837d) against dark backgrounds.

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Roanoke Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Roanoke Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8f837d |
| RGB | rgb(143,131,125) |
| HSL | hsl(20,7.4%,52.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 13, 44 |
| HSV | 20, 13, 56 |
| RGB % | 56, 51, 49 |
| XYZ | 23.1, 23.6, 22.7 |
| LAB | 55.7, 3, 5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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