Sesame Color – #baa38b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sesame color hex code is #baa38b, and it is composed of 73% red, 64% green and 55% blue.
Sesame is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sesame color (#baa38b) against dark backgrounds.

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Sesame Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sesame, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #baa38b |
| RGB | rgb(186,163,139) |
| HSL | hsl(31,25.4%,63.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 25, 27 |
| HSV | 31, 25, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 64, 55 |
| XYZ | 38, 38.5, 29.9 |
| LAB | 68.4, 4.6, 15.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.41 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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White Sesame
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Toasted Sesame
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Sesame Street Green
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Sesame Crunch
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Sesame Seed
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Sesame
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