Dakota Wheat Color – #e1bd8e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dakota Wheat color hex code is #e1bd8e, and it is composed of 88% red, 74% green and 56% blue.
Dakota Wheat is a light, muted, and warm color at 37% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dakota Wheat color (#e1bd8e) against dark backgrounds.

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Dakota Wheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dakota Wheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e1bd8e |
| RGB | rgb(225,189,142) |
| HSL | hsl(34,58%,72%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 37, 12 |
| HSV | 34, 37, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 74, 56 |
| XYZ | 54.1, 54.4, 33.2 |
| LAB | 78.7, 6.2, 28.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 37% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
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