Buckwheat Color – #d4dcd6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buckwheat color hex code is #d4dcd6, and it is composed of 83% red, 86% green and 84% blue.
Buckwheat is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 4% 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 Buckwheat color (#d4dcd6) against dark backgrounds.

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Buckwheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buckwheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d4dcd6 |
| RGB | rgb(212,220,214) |
| HSL | hsl(135,10.3%,84.7%) |
| CMYK | 4, 0, 3, 14 |
| HSV | 135, 4, 86 |
| RGB % | 83, 86, 84 |
| XYZ | 64.9, 70, 73.7 |
| LAB | 87, -3.7, 2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
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