Toasted Wheat Color – #c9af96: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Toasted Wheat color hex code is #c9af96, and it is composed of 79% red, 69% green and 59% blue.
Toasted Wheat is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Toasted Wheat color (#c9af96) against dark backgrounds.

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Toasted Wheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Toasted Wheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9af96 |
| RGB | rgb(201,175,150) |
| HSL | hsl(29,32.1%,68.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 25, 21 |
| HSV | 29, 25, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 69, 59 |
| XYZ | 44.9, 45.3, 35.2 |
| LAB | 73.1, 5.4, 16.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.09 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.06 (passes WCAG AA) |
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