Straw Color – #e4d96f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Straw color hex code is #e4d96f, and it is composed of 89% red, 85% green and 44% blue.
Straw is a light, muted, and warm color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Straw color (#e4d96f) against dark backgrounds.

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Straw Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Straw, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e4d96f |
| RGB | rgb(228,217,111) |
| HSL | hsl(54,68.4%,66.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 5, 51, 11 |
| HSV | 54, 51, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 85, 44 |
| XYZ | 59.7, 67.3, 24.9 |
| LAB | 85.7, -10, 53 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.45 (passes WCAG AA) |
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