Winter Rye Color – #aaa99d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Winter Rye color hex code is #aaa99d, and it is composed of 67% red, 66% green and 62% blue.
Winter Rye is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 8% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Winter Rye color (#aaa99d) against dark backgrounds.

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Winter Rye Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Winter Rye, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aaa99d |
| RGB | rgb(170,169,157) |
| HSL | hsl(55,7.1%,64.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 1, 8, 33 |
| HSV | 55, 8, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 66, 62 |
| XYZ | 36.9, 39.4, 37.6 |
| LAB | 69, -1.8, 6.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 8% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.87 (passes WCAG AA) |
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