Couscous Color – #ffe29b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Couscous color hex code is #ffe29b, and it is composed of 100% red, 89% green and 61% blue.
Couscous is a light, muted, and warm color at 39% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Couscous color (#ffe29b) against dark backgrounds.

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Couscous Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Couscous, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffe29b |
| RGB | rgb(255,226,155) |
| HSL | hsl(43,100%,80.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 39, 0 |
| HSV | 43, 39, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 89, 61 |
| XYZ | 74.4, 78, 42.2 |
| LAB | 90.8, 0.5, 38.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 39% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.6 (passes WCAG AA) |









