Adobe Straw Color – #c3a998: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Adobe Straw color hex code is #c3a998, and it is composed of 76% red, 66% green and 60% blue.
Adobe Straw is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 22% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Adobe Straw color (#c3a998) against dark backgrounds.

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Adobe Straw Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Adobe Straw, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c3a998 |
| RGB | rgb(195,169,152) |
| HSL | hsl(24,26.4%,68%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 22, 24 |
| HSV | 24, 22, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 66, 60 |
| XYZ | 42.4, 42.2, 35.6 |
| LAB | 71, 7, 12.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 22% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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