Tallow Color – #a39977: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tallow color hex code is #a39977, and it is composed of 64% red, 60% green and 47% blue.
Tallow is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tallow color (#a39977) against dark backgrounds.

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Tallow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tallow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a39977 |
| RGB | rgb(163,153,119) |
| HSL | hsl(46,19.3%,55.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 27, 36 |
| HSV | 46, 27, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 60, 47 |
| XYZ | 29.8, 31.9, 22 |
| LAB | 63.3, -2, 19.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.38 (passes WCAG AA) |









