Vesuvius Color – #a85533: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vesuvius color hex code is #a85533, and it is composed of 66% red, 33% green and 20% blue.
Vesuvius is a dark, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vesuvius color (#a85533) against light backgrounds.

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Vesuvius Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vesuvius, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a85533 |
| RGB | rgb(168,85,51) |
| HSL | hsl(17,53.4%,42.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 49, 70, 34 |
| HSV | 17, 70, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 33, 20 |
| XYZ | 20, 15.1, 5 |
| LAB | 45.8, 31.1, 34.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.01 (fails WCAG AA) |









