Wheat Penny Color – #976b53: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wheat Penny color hex code is #976b53, and it is composed of 59% red, 42% green and 33% blue.
Wheat Penny is a dark, muted, and warm color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.62:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wheat Penny color (#976b53) against light backgrounds.

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Wheat Penny Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wheat Penny, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #976b53 |
| RGB | rgb(151,107,83) |
| HSL | hsl(21,29.1%,45.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 29, 45, 41 |
| HSV | 21, 45, 59 |
| RGB % | 59, 42, 33 |
| XYZ | 19.6, 17.7, 10.6 |
| LAB | 49.1, 14.7, 20.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.62 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.54 (passes WCAG AA) |
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