New Orleans Color – #e4c385: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The New Orleans color hex code is #e4c385, and it is composed of 89% red, 76% green and 52% blue.
New Orleans is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the New Orleans color (#e4c385) against dark backgrounds.

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New Orleans Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color New Orleans, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e4c385 |
| RGB | rgb(228,195,133) |
| HSL | hsl(39,63.8%,70.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 42, 11 |
| HSV | 39, 42, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 76, 52 |
| XYZ | 55.7, 57.2, 30.3 |
| LAB | 80.3, 3.4, 35.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.44 (passes WCAG AA) |
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