Gingerbread House Color – #ca994e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gingerbread House color hex code is #ca994e, and it is composed of 79% red, 60% green and 31% blue.
Gingerbread House is a light, bright, and warm color at 61% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gingerbread House color (#ca994e) against dark backgrounds.

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Gingerbread House Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gingerbread House, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ca994e |
| RGB | rgb(202,153,78) |
| HSL | hsl(36,53.9%,54.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 61, 21 |
| HSV | 36, 61, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 60, 31 |
| XYZ | 37.1, 35.9, 12.2 |
| LAB | 66.4, 10.1, 45.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 61% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.57 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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