Brass Yellow Color – #b58735: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brass Yellow color hex code is #b58735, and it is composed of 71% red, 53% green and 21% blue.
Brass Yellow is a light, bright, and warm color at 71% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Brass Yellow color (#b58735) against dark backgrounds.

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Brass Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brass Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b58735 |
| RGB | rgb(181,135,53) |
| HSL | hsl(38,54.7%,45.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 71, 29 |
| HSV | 38, 71, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 53, 21 |
| XYZ | 28.4, 27.4, 7.2 |
| LAB | 59.3, 9.5, 49 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 71% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.48 (passes WCAG AA) |
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