Amber Wave Color – #d78b55: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Amber Wave color hex code is #d78b55, and it is composed of 84% red, 55% green and 33% blue.
Amber Wave is a light, bright, and warm color at 60% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Amber Wave color (#d78b55) against dark backgrounds.

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Amber Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Amber Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d78b55 |
| RGB | rgb(215,139,85) |
| HSL | hsl(25,61.9%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 35, 60, 16 |
| HSV | 25, 60, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 55, 33 |
| XYZ | 38.9, 33.6, 13 |
| LAB | 64.6, 23.6, 40.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 60% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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