Chicory Color – #a78658: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chicory color hex code is #a78658, and it is composed of 65% red, 53% green and 35% blue.
Chicory is a light, muted, and warm color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chicory color (#a78658) against dark backgrounds.

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Chicory Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chicory, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a78658 |
| RGB | rgb(167,134,88) |
| HSL | hsl(35,31%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 47, 35 |
| HSV | 35, 47, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 53, 35 |
| XYZ | 26.2, 26, 12.9 |
| LAB | 58, 6.3, 29.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.19 (passes WCAG AA) |
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