Sockeye Color – #e49780: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sockeye color hex code is #e49780, and it is composed of 89% red, 59% green and 50% blue.
Sockeye is a light, muted, and warm color at 44% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sockeye color (#e49780) against dark backgrounds.

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Sockeye Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sockeye, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e49780 |
| RGB | rgb(228,151,128) |
| HSL | hsl(14,64.9%,69.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 34, 44, 11 |
| HSV | 14, 44, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 59, 50 |
| XYZ | 47, 40.2, 25.7 |
| LAB | 69.6, 26.4, 24 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 44% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.32 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.04 (passes WCAG AA) |









