Cherokee Color – #f5cd82: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cherokee color hex code is #f5cd82, and it is composed of 96% red, 80% green and 51% blue.
Cherokee is a light, muted, and warm color at 47% 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 Cherokee color (#f5cd82) against dark backgrounds.

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Cherokee Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cherokee, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f5cd82 |
| RGB | rgb(245,205,130) |
| HSL | hsl(39,85.2%,73.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 47, 4 |
| HSV | 39, 47, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 80, 51 |
| XYZ | 63.5, 64.7, 30.3 |
| LAB | 84.3, 4.6, 42.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.51 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.94 (passes WCAG AA) |









