Sassafras Color – #5a3940: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sassafras color hex code is #5a3940, and it is composed of 35% red, 22% green and 25% blue.
Sassafras is a dark, muted, and warm color at 37% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.03:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sassafras color (#5a3940) against light backgrounds.

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Sassafras Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sassafras, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5a3940 |
| RGB | rgb(90,57,64) |
| HSL | hsl(347,22.4%,28.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 37, 29, 65 |
| HSV | 347, 37, 35 |
| RGB % | 35, 22, 25 |
| XYZ | 6.6, 5.5, 5.6 |
| LAB | 28.1, 15.4, 1.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 37% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.09 (fails WCAG AA) |









