Taupe Tone Color – #ada090: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Taupe Tone color hex code is #ada090, and it is composed of 68% red, 63% green and 56% blue.
Taupe Tone is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Taupe Tone color (#ada090) against dark backgrounds.

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Taupe Tone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Taupe Tone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ada090 |
| RGB | rgb(173,160,144) |
| HSL | hsl(33,15%,62.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 17, 32 |
| HSV | 33, 17, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 63, 56 |
| XYZ | 34.8, 36, 31.5 |
| LAB | 66.5, 2, 10 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.56 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.21 (passes WCAG AA) |
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