Ripe Wheat Color – #e3c494: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ripe Wheat color hex code is #e3c494, and it is composed of 89% red, 77% green and 58% blue.
Ripe Wheat is a light, muted, and warm color at 35% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ripe Wheat color (#e3c494) against dark backgrounds.

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Ripe Wheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ripe Wheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3c494 |
| RGB | rgb(227,196,148) |
| HSL | hsl(36,58.5%,73.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 35, 11 |
| HSV | 36, 35, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 77, 58 |
| XYZ | 56.8, 57.9, 36.2 |
| LAB | 80.7, 4.4, 28.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 35% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.67 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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