Sludge Color – #ca6b02: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sludge color hex code is #ca6b02, and it is composed of 79% red, 42% green and 1% blue.
Sludge is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.74:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sludge color (#ca6b02) against dark backgrounds.

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Sludge Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sludge, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ca6b02 |
| RGB | rgb(202,107,2) |
| HSL | hsl(32,98%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 47, 99, 21 |
| HSV | 32, 99, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 42, 1 |
| XYZ | 29.6, 23.1, 3 |
| LAB | 55.2, 32.1, 62.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.74 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.62 (passes WCAG AA) |









