Candytuft Color – #edc9d8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candytuft color hex code is #edc9d8, and it is composed of 93% red, 79% green and 85% blue.
Candytuft is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candytuft color (#edc9d8) against dark backgrounds.

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Candytuft Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candytuft, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #edc9d8 |
| RGB | rgb(237,201,216) |
| HSL | hsl(335,50%,85.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 9, 7 |
| HSV | 335, 15, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 79, 85 |
| XYZ | 68.2, 64.7, 73.9 |
| LAB | 84.3, 15.2, -2.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.95 (passes WCAG AA) |









