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Color: Wheat

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Category: yellow
Color Source: web
Luminance: 74.9%
Color Formats

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HEX
#F5DEB3
RGB
245, 222, 179
HSL
39, 77, 83
HSV
39, 27, 96
CMYK
0, 9, 27, 4
LAB
89, 2, 24
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Wheat for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Wheat on White
1.31:1
Wheat on Black
15.98:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Wheat backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Wheat and create color schemes.

About Wheat Color

The Wheat color (#F5DEB3) is a yellow color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Wheat, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Wheat has the hexadecimal code #F5DEB3 and RGB values of 245, 222, 179. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 39°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 83%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Wheat.

Associated Emotions

Happiness, optimism, creativity, energy, caution

Symbolism & Meaning

Joy, intellect, brightness, warning, cowardice

Marketing & Branding

Grabs attention, promotes cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Wheat in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Wheat.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

77%

Brightness Index

212/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Wheat.

CSS Examples

background-color: #F5DEB3;
color: #F5DEB3;
border: 2px solid #F5DEB3;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #F5DEB333;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F5DEB3, #ffffe6);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Wheat in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Wheat as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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