Applesauce Color – #f6d699: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Applesauce color hex code is #f6d699, and it is composed of 96% red, 84% green and 60% blue.
Applesauce is a light, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.4:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Applesauce color (#f6d699) against dark backgrounds.

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Applesauce Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Applesauce, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f6d699 |
| RGB | rgb(246,214,153) |
| HSL | hsl(39,83.8%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 38, 4 |
| HSV | 39, 38, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 84, 60 |
| XYZ | 67.8, 70, 40.1 |
| LAB | 87, 2.8, 34.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15 (passes WCAG AA) |










