Umber Color – #b26400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Umber color hex code is #b26400, and it is composed of 70% red, 39% green and 0% blue.
Umber is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Umber color (#b26400) against dark backgrounds.

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Umber Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Umber, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b26400 |
| RGB | rgb(178,100,0) |
| HSL | hsl(34,100%,34.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 44, 100, 30 |
| HSV | 34, 100, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 39, 0 |
| XYZ | 22.9, 18.6, 2.4 |
| LAB | 50.2, 25.7, 58.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.72 (passes WCAG AA) |
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