Whimsy Color – #ed9987: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whimsy color hex code is #ed9987, and it is composed of 93% red, 60% green and 53% blue.
Whimsy is a light, muted, and warm color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whimsy color (#ed9987) against dark backgrounds.

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Whimsy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whimsy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ed9987 |
| RGB | rgb(237,153,135) |
| HSL | hsl(11,73.9%,72.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 35, 43, 7 |
| HSV | 11, 43, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 60, 53 |
| XYZ | 50.7, 42.5, 28.5 |
| LAB | 71.2, 29.6, 22.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.21 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Whimsy Blue
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