Heirloom Orchid Color – #ae9999: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Heirloom Orchid color hex code is #ae9999, and it is composed of 68% red, 60% green and 60% blue.
Heirloom Orchid is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Heirloom Orchid color (#ae9999) against dark backgrounds.

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Heirloom Orchid Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Heirloom Orchid, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ae9999 |
| RGB | rgb(174,153,153) |
| HSL | hsl(0,11.5%,64.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 12, 32 |
| HSV | 0, 12, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 60, 60 |
| XYZ | 34.6, 34.1, 34.9 |
| LAB | 65, 7.7, 2.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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