Subterranean Color – #452c1f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Subterranean color hex code is #452c1f, and it is composed of 27% red, 17% green and 12% blue.
Subterranean is a dark, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 12.86:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Subterranean color (#452c1f) against light backgrounds.

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Subterranean Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Subterranean, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #452c1f |
| RGB | rgb(69,44,31) |
| HSL | hsl(21,38%,19.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 36, 55, 73 |
| HSV | 21, 55, 27 |
| RGB % | 27, 17, 12 |
| XYZ | 3.6, 3.2, 1.7 |
| LAB | 20.8, 9.2, 13.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 12.86 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |










