Sediment Color – #b3a698: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sediment color hex code is #b3a698, and it is composed of 70% red, 65% green and 60% blue.
Sediment is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sediment color (#b3a698) against dark backgrounds.

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Sediment Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sediment, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b3a698 |
| RGB | rgb(179,166,152) |
| HSL | hsl(31,15.1%,64.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 15, 30 |
| HSV | 31, 15, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 65, 60 |
| XYZ | 37.9, 39.1, 35.3 |
| LAB | 68.8, 2.4, 8.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.82 (passes WCAG AA) |









