Butternut Wood Color – #7e6f59: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Butternut Wood color hex code is #7e6f59, and it is composed of 49% red, 44% green and 35% blue.
Butternut Wood is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 29% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.88:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Butternut Wood color (#7e6f59) against light backgrounds.

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Butternut Wood Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Butternut Wood, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #7e6f59 |
| RGB | rgb(126,111,89) |
| HSL | hsl(36,17.2%,42.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 29, 51 |
| HSV | 36, 29, 49 |
| RGB % | 49, 44, 35 |
| XYZ | 16.1, 16.5, 11.8 |
| LAB | 47.6, 2.4, 14.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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