Sour Color – #e5edb5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sour color hex code is #e5edb5, and it is composed of 90% red, 93% green and 71% blue.
Sour is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 24% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sour color (#e5edb5) against dark backgrounds.

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Sour Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sour, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e5edb5 |
| RGB | rgb(229,237,181) |
| HSL | hsl(69,60.9%,82%) |
| CMYK | 3, 0, 24, 7 |
| HSV | 69, 24, 93 |
| RGB % | 90, 93, 71 |
| XYZ | 70.9, 80.6, 55.5 |
| LAB | 92, -11.9, 26.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 24% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 17.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
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