Salt Color – #efede6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Salt color hex code is #efede6, and it is composed of 94% red, 93% green and 90% blue.
Salt is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 4% 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 Salt color (#efede6) against dark backgrounds.

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Salt Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Salt, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #efede6 |
| RGB | rgb(239,237,230) |
| HSL | hsl(47,22%,92%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 4, 6 |
| HSV | 47, 4, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 93, 90 |
| XYZ | 80.2, 84.6, 87 |
| LAB | 93.7, -0.4, 3.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | White |
| Saturation | 4% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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