Scrofulous Brown Color – #dba539: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Scrofulous Brown color hex code is #dba539, and it is composed of 86% red, 65% green and 22% blue.
Scrofulous Brown is a light, bright, and warm color at 74% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scrofulous Brown color (#dba539) against dark backgrounds.

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Scrofulous Brown Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scrofulous Brown, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dba539 |
| RGB | rgb(219,165,57) |
| HSL | hsl(40,69.2%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 74, 14 |
| HSV | 40, 74, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 65, 22 |
| XYZ | 43.4, 42.3, 9.7 |
| LAB | 71.1, 9.7, 60.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 74% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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