Mead Color – #ffc878: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mead color hex code is #ffc878, and it is composed of 100% red, 78% green and 47% blue.
Mead is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mead color (#ffc878) against dark backgrounds.

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Mead Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mead, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffc878 |
| RGB | rgb(255,200,120) |
| HSL | hsl(36,100%,73.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 53, 0 |
| HSV | 36, 53, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 78, 47 |
| XYZ | 65.3, 63.9, 26.7 |
| LAB | 83.9, 10.5, 47.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.52 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.78 (passes WCAG AA) |










