Kernel Color – #ecb976: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Kernel color hex code is #ecb976, and it is composed of 93% red, 73% green and 46% blue.
Kernel is a light, muted, and warm color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Kernel color (#ecb976) against dark backgrounds.

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Kernel Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Kernel, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ecb976 |
| RGB | rgb(236,185,118) |
| HSL | hsl(34,75.6%,69.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 50, 7 |
| HSV | 34, 50, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 73, 46 |
| XYZ | 55.2, 53.8, 24.6 |
| LAB | 78.3, 10.5, 40.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.77 (passes WCAG AA) |










