Wild Rye Color – #b5a38c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wild Rye color hex code is #b5a38c, and it is composed of 71% red, 64% green and 55% blue.
Wild Rye is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wild Rye color (#b5a38c) against dark backgrounds.

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Wild Rye Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wild Rye, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5a38c |
| RGB | rgb(181,163,140) |
| HSL | hsl(34,21.7%,62.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 23, 29 |
| HSV | 34, 23, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 64, 55 |
| XYZ | 36.9, 37.9, 30.2 |
| LAB | 67.9, 2.9, 14.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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