Gingersnap Color – #c79e73: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gingersnap color hex code is #c79e73, and it is composed of 78% red, 62% green and 45% blue.
Gingersnap is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gingersnap color (#c79e73) against dark backgrounds.

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Gingersnap Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gingersnap, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c79e73 |
| RGB | rgb(199,158,115) |
| HSL | hsl(31,42.9%,61.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 21, 42, 22 |
| HSV | 31, 42, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 62, 45 |
| XYZ | 38.9, 37.8, 21.5 |
| LAB | 67.9, 9.7, 28.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.57 (passes WCAG AA) |









