Tangy Color – #e3c382: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tangy color hex code is #e3c382, and it is composed of 89% red, 76% green and 51% blue.
Tangy is a light, muted, and warm color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tangy color (#e3c382) against dark backgrounds.

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Tangy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tangy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3c382 |
| RGB | rgb(227,195,130) |
| HSL | hsl(40,63.4%,70%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 43, 11 |
| HSV | 40, 43, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 76, 51 |
| XYZ | 55.2, 57, 29.2 |
| LAB | 80.2, 2.6, 36.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.69 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.39 (passes WCAG AA) |
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