Sauterne Color – #c5a253: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sauterne color hex code is #c5a253, and it is composed of 77% red, 64% green and 33% blue.
Sauterne is a light, muted, and warm color at 58% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sauterne color (#c5a253) against dark backgrounds.

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Sauterne Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sauterne, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c5a253 |
| RGB | rgb(197,162,83) |
| HSL | hsl(42,49.6%,54.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 58, 23 |
| HSV | 42, 58, 77 |
| RGB % | 77, 64, 33 |
| XYZ | 37.5, 38.3, 13.6 |
| LAB | 68.2, 3.6, 45.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 58% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.67 (passes WCAG AA) |









