Cottonseed Color – #f5e6c7: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cottonseed color hex code is #f5e6c7, and it is composed of 96% red, 90% green and 78% blue.
Cottonseed is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cottonseed color (#f5e6c7) against dark backgrounds.

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Cottonseed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cottonseed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f5e6c7 |
| RGB | rgb(245,230,199) |
| HSL | hsl(40,69.7%,87.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 19, 4 |
| HSV | 40, 19, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 90, 78 |
| XYZ | 76.3, 80.1, 65.5 |
| LAB | 91.7, 0.3, 16.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.03 (passes WCAG AA) |









