Beeswax Color – #e9d7ab: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Beeswax color hex code is #e9d7ab, and it is composed of 91% red, 84% green and 67% blue.
Beeswax is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Beeswax color (#e9d7ab) against dark backgrounds.

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Beeswax Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Beeswax, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e9d7ab |
| RGB | rgb(233,215,171) |
| HSL | hsl(43,58.5%,79.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 27, 9 |
| HSV | 43, 27, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 84, 67 |
| XYZ | 65.3, 68.9, 48.4 |
| LAB | 86.5, -0.4, 24 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.77 (passes WCAG AA) |









