Papyrus Paper Color – #f5edd6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Papyrus Paper color hex code is #f5edd6, and it is composed of 96% red, 93% green and 84% blue.
Papyrus Paper is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 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 Paper color (#f5edd6) against dark backgrounds.

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Papyrus Paper Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Papyrus Paper, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f5edd6 |
| RGB | rgb(245,237,214) |
| HSL | hsl(45,60.8%,90%) |
| CMYK | 0, 3, 13, 4 |
| HSV | 45, 13, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 93, 84 |
| XYZ | 80.1, 84.8, 75.8 |
| LAB | 93.8, -1, 12 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
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