In for a Penny Color – #ee8877: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The In for a Penny color hex code is #ee8877, and it is composed of 93% red, 53% green and 47% blue.
In for a Penny is a light, muted, and warm color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the In for a Penny color (#ee8877) against dark backgrounds.

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In for a Penny Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color In for a Penny, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ee8877 |
| RGB | rgb(238,136,119) |
| HSL | hsl(9,77.8%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 43, 50, 7 |
| HSV | 9, 50, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 53, 47 |
| XYZ | 47.4, 37.1, 22.1 |
| LAB | 67.4, 37.2, 26.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
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