Beehive Color – #e1b781: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Beehive color hex code is #e1b781, and it is composed of 88% red, 72% green and 51% blue.
Beehive is a light, muted, and warm color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Beehive color (#e1b781) against dark backgrounds.

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Beehive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Beehive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e1b781 |
| RGB | rgb(225,183,129) |
| HSL | hsl(34,61.5%,69.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 19, 43, 12 |
| HSV | 34, 43, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 72, 51 |
| XYZ | 51.9, 51.5, 28 |
| LAB | 77, 7.9, 33.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.29 (passes WCAG AA) |









