California Color – #e98c3a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The California color hex code is #e98c3a, and it is composed of 91% red, 55% green and 23% blue.
California is a light, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the California color (#e98c3a) against dark backgrounds.

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California Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color California, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e98c3a |
| RGB | rgb(233,140,58) |
| HSL | hsl(28,79.9%,57.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 75, 9 |
| HSV | 28, 75, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 55, 23 |
| XYZ | 43.7, 36.4, 8.7 |
| LAB | 66.8, 28.9, 56.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.54 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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