Salvia Color – #a8b59e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Salvia color hex code is #a8b59e, and it is composed of 66% red, 71% green and 62% blue.
Salvia is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Salvia color (#a8b59e) against dark backgrounds.

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Salvia Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Salvia, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a8b59e |
| RGB | rgb(168,181,158) |
| HSL | hsl(94,13.5%,66.5%) |
| CMYK | 7, 0, 13, 29 |
| HSV | 94, 13, 71 |
| RGB % | 66, 71, 62 |
| XYZ | 38.8, 43.8, 38.8 |
| LAB | 72.1, -8.8, 10.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
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