Chenin Color – #dec371: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chenin color hex code is #dec371, and it is composed of 87% red, 76% green and 44% blue.
Chenin is a light, muted, and warm color at 49% 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 Chenin color (#dec371) against dark backgrounds.

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Chenin Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chenin, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dec371 |
| RGB | rgb(222,195,113) |
| HSL | hsl(45,62.3%,65.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 49, 13 |
| HSV | 45, 49, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 76, 44 |
| XYZ | 52.6, 55.8, 23.6 |
| LAB | 79.5, -1.1, 44.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 49% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.15 (passes WCAG AA) |









