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Wheat
 
Color coordinates
Hex triplet #F5DEB3
Source X11

Wheat is a color that looks like the light yellow or golden brown of wheat grains. Imagine a field of wheat ready for harvest; that's the color "wheat"!

The color name "wheat" was first used in English way back in 1711. It helps us describe things that have this warm, natural shade.

What is the Color Wheat?

The color wheat is a soft, pale yellow. It often has hints of light brown or gold. This color is named after the grain called wheat. When wheat plants grow, their seeds turn this beautiful color as they ripen.

Wheat as a Web Color

Did you know "wheat" is also a special color used on computers? It's one of the web colors known as X11 colors. This means that if you are designing a website, you can use the name "wheat" to make sure a specific shade of yellow appears. It's a standard color that computers understand.

The Amazing Wheat Plant

Since the color is named after it, let's learn about the wheat plant! Wheat is a type of grass that people grow all over the world. It's one of the most important food crops.

What is Wheat Used For?

Wheat grains are used to make many foods you eat every day. These include:

The grains are ground into flour, which is then used to bake these tasty items.

Where Does Wheat Grow?

Wheat grows best in places with moderate climates. This means not too hot and not too cold. It needs good soil and enough sunlight. Farmers plant wheat in large fields. When the wheat is ripe, the fields look like a golden sea, just like the color "wheat"!

Wheat close-up
A close-up picture of ripe wheat grains.

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