Calabash Color – #f8eb97: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Calabash color hex code is #f8eb97, and it is composed of 97% red, 92% green and 59% blue.
Calabash is a light, muted, and warm color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Calabash color (#f8eb97) against dark backgrounds.

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Calabash Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Calabash, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8eb97 |
| RGB | rgb(248,235,151) |
| HSL | hsl(52,87.4%,78.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 39, 3 |
| HSV | 52, 39, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 92, 59 |
| XYZ | 74, 81.6, 41.1 |
| LAB | 92.4, -7.3, 42.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.21 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.32 (passes WCAG AA) |









