Lye Color – #9e9478: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lye color hex code is #9e9478, and it is composed of 62% red, 58% green and 47% blue.
Lye is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lye color (#9e9478) against dark backgrounds.

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Lye Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lye, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9e9478 |
| RGB | rgb(158,148,120) |
| HSL | hsl(44,16.4%,54.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 24, 38 |
| HSV | 44, 24, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 58, 47 |
| XYZ | 28.1, 29.8, 22 |
| LAB | 61.5, -0.9, 16.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.02 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.96 (passes WCAG AA) |










