Tandoori Color – #bb5c4d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tandoori color hex code is #bb5c4d, and it is composed of 73% red, 36% green and 30% blue.
Tandoori is a dark, muted, and warm color at 59% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tandoori color (#bb5c4d) against dark backgrounds.

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Tandoori Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tandoori, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb5c4d |
| RGB | rgb(187,92,77) |
| HSL | hsl(8,44.7%,51.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 51, 59, 27 |
| HSV | 8, 59, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 36, 30 |
| XYZ | 25.7, 18.8, 9.3 |
| LAB | 50.5, 36.9, 26.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 59% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.75 (passes WCAG AA) |
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