Sourdough Color – #c9b59a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sourdough color hex code is #c9b59a, and it is composed of 79% red, 71% green and 60% blue.
Sourdough is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sourdough color (#c9b59a) against dark backgrounds.

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Sourdough Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sourdough, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9b59a |
| RGB | rgb(201,181,154) |
| HSL | hsl(34,30.3%,69.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 23, 21 |
| HSV | 34, 23, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 71, 60 |
| XYZ | 46.4, 47.8, 37.3 |
| LAB | 74.7, 2.8, 16.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.99 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.56 (passes WCAG AA) |









