Aged Papyrus Color – #ceb588: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aged Papyrus color hex code is #ceb588, and it is composed of 81% red, 71% green and 53% blue.
Aged Papyrus is a light, muted, and warm color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aged Papyrus color (#ceb588) against dark backgrounds.

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Aged Papyrus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aged Papyrus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ceb588 |
| RGB | rgb(206,181,136) |
| HSL | hsl(39,41.7%,67.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 34, 19 |
| HSV | 39, 34, 81 |
| RGB % | 81, 71, 53 |
| XYZ | 46.4, 47.9, 30.1 |
| LAB | 74.8, 2.5, 26.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.98 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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