Wainscot Green Color – #9c9d85: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wainscot Green color hex code is #9c9d85, and it is composed of 61% red, 62% green and 52% blue.
Wainscot Green is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wainscot Green color (#9c9d85) against dark backgrounds.

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Wainscot Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wainscot Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9c9d85 |
| RGB | rgb(156,157,133) |
| HSL | hsl(62,10.9%,56.9%) |
| CMYK | 1, 0, 15, 38 |
| HSV | 63, 15, 62 |
| RGB % | 61, 62, 52 |
| XYZ | 30, 32.9, 27 |
| LAB | 64.1, -4.7, 12.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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