Chalky Color – #dfc281: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chalky color hex code is #dfc281, and it is composed of 87% red, 76% green and 51% blue.
Chalky is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chalky color (#dfc281) against dark backgrounds.

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Chalky Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chalky, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dfc281 |
| RGB | rgb(223,194,129) |
| HSL | hsl(41,59.5%,69%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 42, 13 |
| HSV | 41, 42, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 76, 51 |
| XYZ | 53.7, 55.9, 28.7 |
| LAB | 79.6, 1.5, 36.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.17 (passes WCAG AA) |









