Freshman Color – #e6f2c4: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Freshman color hex code is #e6f2c4, and it is composed of 90% red, 95% green and 77% blue.
Freshman is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Freshman color (#e6f2c4) against dark backgrounds.

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Freshman Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Freshman, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e6f2c4 |
| RGB | rgb(230,242,196) |
| HSL | hsl(76,63.9%,85.9%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 19, 5 |
| HSV | 76, 19, 95 |
| RGB % | 90, 95, 77 |
| XYZ | 74.3, 84.3, 64.6 |
| LAB | 93.6, -11.7, 20.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.86 (passes WCAG AA) |









