Understated Color – #d4c9bb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Understated color hex code is #d4c9bb, and it is composed of 83% red, 79% green and 73% blue.
Understated is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Understated color (#d4c9bb) against dark backgrounds.

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Understated Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Understated, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d4c9bb |
| RGB | rgb(212,201,187) |
| HSL | hsl(34,22.5%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 12, 17 |
| HSV | 34, 12, 83 |
| RGB % | 83, 79, 73 |
| XYZ | 57, 59.4, 55.5 |
| LAB | 81.5, 1.3, 8.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.87 (passes WCAG AA) |









