Watusi Color – #f2cdbb: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Watusi color hex code is #f2cdbb, and it is composed of 95% red, 80% green and 73% blue.
Watusi is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Watusi color (#f2cdbb) against dark backgrounds.

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Watusi Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Watusi, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f2cdbb |
| RGB | rgb(242,205,187) |
| HSL | hsl(20,67.9%,84.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 23, 5 |
| HSV | 20, 23, 95 |
| RGB % | 95, 80, 73 |
| XYZ | 67.4, 66.1, 56.2 |
| LAB | 85, 10.3, 13.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.23 (passes WCAG AA) |









