Aged Parchment Color – #e9ddca: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aged Parchment color hex code is #e9ddca, and it is composed of 91% red, 87% green and 79% blue.
Aged Parchment is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.34:1 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 Parchment color (#e9ddca) against dark backgrounds.

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Aged Parchment Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aged Parchment, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e9ddca |
| RGB | rgb(233,221,202) |
| HSL | hsl(37,41.3%,85.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 13, 9 |
| HSV | 37, 13, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 87, 79 |
| XYZ | 70.1, 73.3, 66.3 |
| LAB | 88.6, 0.9, 10.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.66 (passes WCAG AA) |
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