Sepia Yellow Color – #8c7340: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sepia Yellow color hex code is #8c7340, and it is composed of 55% red, 45% green and 25% blue.
Sepia Yellow is a dark, muted, and warm color at 54% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sepia Yellow color (#8c7340) against light backgrounds.

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Sepia Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sepia Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c7340 |
| RGB | rgb(140,115,64) |
| HSL | hsl(40,37.3%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 54, 45 |
| HSV | 40, 54, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 45, 25 |
| XYZ | 17.9, 18.2, 7.4 |
| LAB | 49.7, 3.2, 31.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.64 (passes WCAG AA) |
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