Lemongrass Color – #c5a658: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lemongrass color hex code is #c5a658, and it is composed of 77% red, 65% green and 35% blue.
Lemongrass is a light, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lemongrass color (#c5a658) against dark backgrounds.

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Lemongrass Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lemongrass, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c5a658 |
| RGB | rgb(197,166,88) |
| HSL | hsl(43,48.4%,55.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 55, 23 |
| HSV | 43, 55, 77 |
| RGB % | 77, 65, 35 |
| XYZ | 38.4, 39.8, 14.9 |
| LAB | 69.3, 1.8, 44.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.97 (passes WCAG AA) |










