Au Gratin Color – #ff9d45: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Au Gratin color hex code is #ff9d45, and it is composed of 100% red, 62% green and 27% blue.
Au Gratin is a light, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Au Gratin color (#ff9d45) against dark backgrounds.

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Au Gratin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Au Gratin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff9d45 |
| RGB | rgb(255,157,69) |
| HSL | hsl(28,100%,63.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 38, 73, 0 |
| HSV | 28, 73, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 62, 27 |
| XYZ | 54.4, 45.8, 11.6 |
| LAB | 73.4, 29.7, 59.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.16 (passes WCAG AA) |









