Tungsten Color – #b5ac9f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tungsten color hex code is #b5ac9f, and it is composed of 71% red, 67% green and 62% blue.
Tungsten is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tungsten color (#b5ac9f) against dark backgrounds.

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Tungsten Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tungsten, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5ac9f |
| RGB | rgb(181,172,159) |
| HSL | hsl(35,12.9%,66.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 12, 29 |
| HSV | 35, 12, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 67, 62 |
| XYZ | 40.1, 41.8, 38.8 |
| LAB | 70.7, 1.2, 7.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.37 (passes WCAG AA) |









