Shiitake Color – #a5988a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Shiitake color hex code is #a5988a, and it is composed of 65% red, 60% green and 54% blue.
Shiitake is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Shiitake color (#a5988a) against dark backgrounds.

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Shiitake Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Shiitake, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a5988a |
| RGB | rgb(165,152,138) |
| HSL | hsl(31,13%,59.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 16, 35 |
| HSV | 31, 16, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 60, 54 |
| XYZ | 31.3, 32.3, 28.6 |
| LAB | 63.6, 2.2, 9.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.46 (passes WCAG AA) |









