Flaxen Color – #fbecc9: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Flaxen color hex code is #fbecc9, and it is composed of 98% red, 93% green and 79% blue.
Flaxen is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 20% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Flaxen color (#fbecc9) against dark backgrounds.

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Flaxen Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Flaxen, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fbecc9 |
| RGB | rgb(251,236,201) |
| HSL | hsl(42,86.2%,88.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 20, 2 |
| HSV | 42, 20, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 93, 79 |
| XYZ | 80.3, 84.7, 67.4 |
| LAB | 93.8, -0.4, 18.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 20% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.94 (passes WCAG AA) |









