Whitewash Oak Color – #cac9c0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whitewash Oak color hex code is #cac9c0, and it is composed of 79% red, 79% green and 75% blue.
Whitewash Oak is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 5% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whitewash Oak color (#cac9c0) against dark backgrounds.

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Whitewash Oak Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whitewash Oak, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cac9c0 |
| RGB | rgb(202,201,192) |
| HSL | hsl(54,8.6%,77.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 5, 21 |
| HSV | 54, 5, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 79, 75 |
| XYZ | 54.8, 58.1, 58.2 |
| LAB | 80.8, -1.1, 4.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 5% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.66 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
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