Pale Wheat Color – #d9c29f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pale Wheat color hex code is #d9c29f, and it is composed of 85% red, 76% green and 62% blue.
Pale Wheat is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pale Wheat color (#d9c29f) against dark backgrounds.

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Pale Wheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pale Wheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d9c29f |
| RGB | rgb(217,194,159) |
| HSL | hsl(36,43.3%,73.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 27, 15 |
| HSV | 36, 27, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 76, 62 |
| XYZ | 54.2, 55.8, 40.7 |
| LAB | 79.5, 3, 20.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.17 (passes WCAG AA) |
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