Sesame Seed Color – #e1d9b8: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sesame Seed color hex code is #e1d9b8, and it is composed of 88% red, 85% green and 72% blue.
Sesame Seed is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 18% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sesame Seed color (#e1d9b8) against dark backgrounds.

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Sesame Seed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sesame Seed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e1d9b8 |
| RGB | rgb(225,217,184) |
| HSL | hsl(48,40.6%,80.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 4, 18, 12 |
| HSV | 48, 18, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 85, 72 |
| XYZ | 64.5, 69.1, 55.3 |
| LAB | 86.6, -2.7, 17.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 18% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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