Writer’s Parchment Color – #e9d6bd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Writer's Parchment color hex code is #e9d6bd, and it is composed of 91% red, 84% green and 74% blue.
Writer's Parchment is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Writer's Parchment color (#e9d6bd) against dark backgrounds.

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Writer’s Parchment Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Writer’s Parchment, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e9d6bd |
| RGB | rgb(233,214,189) |
| HSL | hsl(34,50%,82.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 19, 9 |
| HSV | 34, 19, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 84, 74 |
| XYZ | 66.8, 69.1, 58 |
| LAB | 86.6, 2.5, 14.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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