Whetstone Color – #d8d6c5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whetstone color hex code is #d8d6c5, and it is composed of 85% red, 84% green and 77% blue.
Whetstone is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whetstone color (#d8d6c5) against dark backgrounds.

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Whetstone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whetstone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d8d6c5 |
| RGB | rgb(216,214,197) |
| HSL | hsl(54,19.6%,81%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 9, 15 |
| HSV | 54, 9, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 84, 77 |
| XYZ | 62.4, 66.7, 62.4 |
| LAB | 85.4, -2.3, 8.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.46 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.34 (passes WCAG AA) |









