Whole Wheat Color – #a48b73: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Whole Wheat color hex code is #a48b73, and it is composed of 64% red, 55% green and 45% blue.
Whole Wheat is a light, muted, and warm color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.22:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Whole Wheat color (#a48b73) against dark backgrounds.

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Whole Wheat Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Whole Wheat, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a48b73 |
| RGB | rgb(164,139,115) |
| HSL | hsl(29,21.2%,54.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 30, 36 |
| HSV | 29, 30, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 55, 45 |
| XYZ | 27.6, 27.6, 20.1 |
| LAB | 59.5, 5.6, 16.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.22 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
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