Wabi-Sabi Color – #c8c8b5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wabi-Sabi color hex code is #c8c8b5, and it is composed of 78% red, 78% green and 71% blue.
Wabi-Sabi is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wabi-Sabi color (#c8c8b5) against dark backgrounds.

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Wabi-Sabi Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wabi-Sabi, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c8c8b5 |
| RGB | rgb(200,200,181) |
| HSL | hsl(60,14.7%,74.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 10, 22 |
| HSV | 60, 10, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 78, 71 |
| XYZ | 52.8, 56.9, 51.9 |
| LAB | 80.1, -3.3, 9.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.38 (passes WCAG AA) |









