Tangier Color – #a97164: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tangier color hex code is #a97164, and it is composed of 66% red, 44% green and 39% blue.
Tangier is a light, muted, and warm color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tangier color (#a97164) against dark backgrounds.

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Tangier Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tangier, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a97164 |
| RGB | rgb(169,113,100) |
| HSL | hsl(11,28.6%,52.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 41, 34 |
| HSV | 11, 41, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 44, 39 |
| XYZ | 24.6, 21.2, 14.8 |
| LAB | 53.2, 20.5, 16.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.01 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.23 (passes WCAG AA) |









