Windflower Color – #bc9ca2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Windflower color hex code is #bc9ca2, and it is composed of 74% red, 61% green and 64% blue.
Windflower is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.5:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Windflower color (#bc9ca2) against dark backgrounds.

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Windflower Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Windflower, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bc9ca2 |
| RGB | rgb(188,156,162) |
| HSL | hsl(349,19.3%,67.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 17, 14, 26 |
| HSV | 349, 17, 74 |
| RGB % | 74, 61, 64 |
| XYZ | 39.1, 37.1, 39.3 |
| LAB | 67.4, 12.6, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.5 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.42 (passes WCAG AA) |









