Paperwhite Color – #f6efdf: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Paperwhite color hex code is #f6efdf, and it is composed of 96% red, 94% green and 87% blue.
Paperwhite is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 9% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Paperwhite color (#f6efdf) against dark backgrounds.

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Paperwhite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Paperwhite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f6efdf |
| RGB | rgb(246,239,223) |
| HSL | hsl(42,56.1%,92%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 9, 4 |
| HSV | 42, 9, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 94, 87 |
| XYZ | 82.2, 86.7, 82.2 |
| LAB | 94.6, -0.4, 8.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 9% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 18.33 (passes WCAG AA) |









