Buff Yellow Color – #f0b967: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buff Yellow color hex code is #f0b967, and it is composed of 94% red, 73% green and 40% blue.
Buff Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Buff Yellow color (#f0b967) against dark backgrounds.

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Buff Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buff Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f0b967 |
| RGB | rgb(240,185,103) |
| HSL | hsl(36,82%,67.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 23, 57, 6 |
| HSV | 36, 57, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 73, 40 |
| XYZ | 55.7, 54.2, 20.4 |
| LAB | 78.6, 10.8, 48.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
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