Brown Yellow Color – #dd9966: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Brown Yellow color hex code is #dd9966, and it is composed of 87% red, 60% green and 40% blue.
Brown Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 54% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Brown Yellow color (#dd9966) against dark backgrounds.

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Brown Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Brown Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd9966 |
| RGB | rgb(221,153,102) |
| HSL | hsl(26,63.6%,63.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 54, 13 |
| HSV | 26, 54, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 60, 40 |
| XYZ | 43.6, 39.1, 17.8 |
| LAB | 68.8, 20, 36.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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