Vanilla Color – #f3e5ab: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vanilla color hex code is #f3e5ab, and it is composed of 95% red, 90% green and 67% blue.
Vanilla is a light, muted, and warm color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vanilla color (#f3e5ab) against dark backgrounds.

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Vanilla Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vanilla, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f3e5ab |
| RGB | rgb(243,229,171) |
| HSL | hsl(48,75%,81.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 30, 5 |
| HSV | 48, 30, 95 |
| RGB % | 95, 90, 67 |
| XYZ | 72.3, 78, 49.8 |
| LAB | 90.8, -3.8, 30 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.26 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.61 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Vanilla White
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Vanilla
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Vanilla Seed
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Vanilla Shake
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Vanilla Strawberry
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Vanilla Sugar
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Vanilla Tan
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