Velvety Chestnut Color – #a2877d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Velvety Chestnut color hex code is #a2877d, and it is composed of 64% red, 53% green and 49% blue.
Velvety Chestnut is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Velvety Chestnut color (#a2877d) against dark backgrounds.

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Velvety Chestnut Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Velvety Chestnut, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a2877d |
| RGB | rgb(162,135,125) |
| HSL | hsl(16,16.6%,56.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 23, 36 |
| HSV | 16, 23, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 53, 49 |
| XYZ | 27.3, 26.5, 23.1 |
| LAB | 58.5, 8.7, 9.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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