Buttercup Color – #da9429: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buttercup color hex code is #da9429, and it is composed of 85% red, 58% green and 16% blue.
Buttercup is a light, bright, and warm color at 81% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Buttercup color (#da9429) against dark backgrounds.

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Buttercup Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buttercup, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #da9429 |
| RGB | rgb(218,148,41) |
| HSL | hsl(36,70.5%,50.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 32, 81, 15 |
| HSV | 36, 81, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 58, 16 |
| XYZ | 39.9, 36.2, 7 |
| LAB | 66.7, 18, 62.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 81% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Buttercup Color
#fff6c2

Spring Buttercup
#ffedbe

Soft Buttercup
#ffe8bb

Gold Buttercup
#e3c2a3

Buttercup Yellow
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