Orchid Hue Color – #e5e999: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Orchid Hue color hex code is #e5e999, and it is composed of 90% red, 91% green and 60% blue.
Orchid Hue is a light, muted, and cool color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Orchid Hue color (#e5e999) against dark backgrounds.

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Orchid Hue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Orchid Hue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e5e999 |
| RGB | rgb(229,233,153) |
| HSL | hsl(63,64.5%,75.7%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 34, 9 |
| HSV | 63, 34, 91 |
| RGB % | 90, 91, 60 |
| XYZ | 67.2, 77.2, 41.5 |
| LAB | 90.4, -13.2, 38.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.28 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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