Truly Taupe Color – #ac9e97: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Truly Taupe color hex code is #ac9e97, and it is composed of 67% red, 62% green and 59% blue.
Truly Taupe is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Truly Taupe color (#ac9e97) against dark backgrounds.

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Truly Taupe Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Truly Taupe, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ac9e97 |
| RGB | rgb(172,158,151) |
| HSL | hsl(20,11.2%,63.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 12, 33 |
| HSV | 20, 12, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 62, 59 |
| XYZ | 34.8, 35.5, 34.3 |
| LAB | 66.1, 3.7, 5.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.09 (passes WCAG AA) |
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