Slate Brown Color – #a0987c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Slate Brown color hex code is #a0987c, and it is composed of 63% red, 60% green and 49% blue.
Slate Brown is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Slate Brown color (#a0987c) against dark backgrounds.

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Slate Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Slate Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a0987c |
| RGB | rgb(160,152,124) |
| HSL | hsl(47,15.9%,55.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 23, 37 |
| HSV | 47, 23, 63 |
| RGB % | 63, 60, 49 |
| XYZ | 29.4, 31.4, 23.6 |
| LAB | 62.8, -1.7, 15.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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