Brassy Color – #d5ab2c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brassy color hex code is #d5ab2c, and it is composed of 84% red, 67% green and 17% blue.
Brassy is a light, bright, and warm color at 79% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Brassy color (#d5ab2c) against dark backgrounds.

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Brassy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brassy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d5ab2c |
| RGB | rgb(213,171,44) |
| HSL | hsl(45,66.8%,50.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 79, 16 |
| HSV | 45, 79, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 67, 17 |
| XYZ | 42.5, 43.5, 8.5 |
| LAB | 71.9, 3.5, 66.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 79% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.69 (passes WCAG AA) |









