Electrum Color – #e7c697: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Electrum color hex code is #e7c697, and it is composed of 91% red, 78% green and 59% blue.
Electrum is a light, muted, and warm color at 35% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Electrum color (#e7c697) against dark backgrounds.

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Electrum Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Electrum, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e7c697 |
| RGB | rgb(231,198,151) |
| HSL | hsl(35,62.5%,74.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 35, 9 |
| HSV | 35, 35, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 78, 59 |
| XYZ | 58.7, 59.6, 37.7 |
| LAB | 81.6, 5, 27.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 35% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.63 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.92 (passes WCAG AA) |









