Downing Straw Color – #caab7d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Downing Straw color hex code is #caab7d, and it is composed of 79% red, 67% green and 49% blue.
Downing Straw is a light, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Downing Straw color (#caab7d) against dark backgrounds.

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Downing Straw Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Downing Straw, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #caab7d |
| RGB | rgb(202,171,125) |
| HSL | hsl(36,42.1%,64.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 38, 21 |
| HSV | 36, 38, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 67, 49 |
| XYZ | 42.6, 43.2, 25.5 |
| LAB | 71.7, 4.7, 27.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
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