Papyrus Color – #999911: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Papyrus color hex code is #999911, and it is composed of 60% red, 60% green and 7% blue.
Papyrus is a light, bright, and warm color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Papyrus color (#999911) against dark backgrounds.

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Papyrus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Papyrus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #999911 |
| RGB | rgb(153,153,17) |
| HSL | hsl(60,80%,33.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 89, 40 |
| HSV | 60, 89, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 60, 7 |
| XYZ | 24.6, 29.6, 4.9 |
| LAB | 61.3, -14.6, 62.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.04 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.92 (passes WCAG AA) |
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