Whippet Color – #cec1b5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whippet color hex code is #cec1b5, and it is composed of 81% red, 76% green and 71% blue.
Whippet is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whippet color (#cec1b5) against dark backgrounds.

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Whippet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whippet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cec1b5 |
| RGB | rgb(206,193,181) |
| HSL | hsl(29,20.3%,75.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 12, 19 |
| HSV | 29, 12, 81 |
| RGB % | 81, 76, 71 |
| XYZ | 52.9, 54.6, 51.5 |
| LAB | 78.8, 2.6, 7.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.76 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.92 (passes WCAG AA) |









