Cashew Color – #a47149: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cashew color hex code is #a47149, and it is composed of 64% red, 44% green and 29% blue.
Cashew is a dark, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cashew color (#a47149) against dark backgrounds.

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Cashew Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cashew, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a47149 |
| RGB | rgb(164,113,73) |
| HSL | hsl(26,38.4%,46.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 55, 36 |
| HSV | 26, 55, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 44, 29 |
| XYZ | 22.4, 20.2, 9 |
| LAB | 52.1, 15.5, 30.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.04 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Toasted Cashew
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Sweet Cashew
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Sugar Honey Cashew
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Roasted Cashew
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