Roux Color – #994400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Roux color hex code is #994400, and it is composed of 60% red, 27% green and 0% blue.
Roux is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.6:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Roux color (#994400) against light backgrounds.

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Roux Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Roux, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #994400 |
| RGB | rgb(153,68,0) |
| HSL | hsl(27,100%,30%) |
| CMYK | 0, 56, 100, 40 |
| HSV | 27, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 27, 0 |
| XYZ | 15.2, 10.9, 1.3 |
| LAB | 39.4, 32.6, 49.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.18 (fails WCAG AA) |









