Water Reed Color – #b0ab80: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Water Reed color hex code is #b0ab80, and it is composed of 69% red, 67% green and 50% blue.
Water Reed is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Water Reed color (#b0ab80) against dark backgrounds.

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Water Reed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Water Reed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0ab80 |
| RGB | rgb(176,171,128) |
| HSL | hsl(54,23.3%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 27, 31 |
| HSV | 54, 27, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 67, 50 |
| XYZ | 36.4, 39.9, 26.2 |
| LAB | 69.4, -5, 22.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.98 (passes WCAG AA) |
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