Quinoa Color – #f9ecd1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Quinoa color hex code is #f9ecd1, and it is composed of 98% red, 93% green and 82% blue.
Quinoa is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% 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 Quinoa color (#f9ecd1) against dark backgrounds.

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Quinoa Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Quinoa, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f9ecd1 |
| RGB | rgb(249,236,209) |
| HSL | hsl(41,76.9%,89.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 16, 2 |
| HSV | 41, 16, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 93, 82 |
| XYZ | 80.6, 84.7, 72.4 |
| LAB | 93.8, 0.2, 14.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.95 (passes WCAG AA) |









