Ridgeback Color – #ef985c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ridgeback color hex code is #ef985c, and it is composed of 94% red, 60% green and 36% blue.
Ridgeback is a light, bright, and warm color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ridgeback color (#ef985c) against dark backgrounds.

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Ridgeback Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ridgeback, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ef985c |
| RGB | rgb(239,152,92) |
| HSL | hsl(24,82.1%,64.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 36, 62, 6 |
| HSV | 24, 62, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 60, 36 |
| XYZ | 48.8, 41.6, 15.6 |
| LAB | 70.6, 27.1, 44.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.32 (passes WCAG AA) |









