American Yellow Color – #f2b400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The American Yellow color hex code is #f2b400, and it is composed of 95% red, 71% green and 0% blue.
American Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the American Yellow color (#f2b400) against dark backgrounds.

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American Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color American Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f2b400 |
| RGB | rgb(242,180,0) |
| HSL | hsl(45,100%,47.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 100, 5 |
| HSV | 45, 100, 95 |
| RGB % | 95, 71, 0 |
| XYZ | 52.9, 51.5, 7.2 |
| LAB | 77, 10.5, 79.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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