Balsa Wood Color – #9a7550: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Balsa Wood color hex code is #9a7550, and it is composed of 60% red, 46% green and 31% blue.
Balsa Wood is a dark, muted, and warm color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Balsa Wood color (#9a7550) against dark backgrounds.

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Balsa Wood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Balsa Wood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9a7550 |
| RGB | rgb(154,117,80) |
| HSL | hsl(30,31.6%,45.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 48, 40 |
| HSV | 30, 48, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 46, 31 |
| XYZ | 21.1, 20.2, 10.4 |
| LAB | 52.1, 9.4, 25.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
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