Gingerbread Color – #8c4a2f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gingerbread color hex code is #8c4a2f, and it is composed of 55% red, 29% green and 18% blue.
Gingerbread is a dark, bright, and warm color at 66% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.7:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gingerbread color (#8c4a2f) against light backgrounds.

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Gingerbread Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gingerbread, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c4a2f |
| RGB | rgb(140,74,47) |
| HSL | hsl(17,49.7%,36.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 47, 66, 45 |
| HSV | 17, 66, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 29, 18 |
| XYZ | 13.8, 10.7, 4 |
| LAB | 39.1, 25.4, 28.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 66% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
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