Buttercup Yellow Color – #e3c2a3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buttercup Yellow color hex code is #e3c2a3, and it is composed of 89% red, 76% green and 64% blue.
Buttercup Yellow is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 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 Yellow color (#e3c2a3) against dark backgrounds.

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Buttercup Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buttercup Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e3c2a3 |
| RGB | rgb(227,194,163) |
| HSL | hsl(29,53.3%,76.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 28, 11 |
| HSV | 29, 28, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 76, 64 |
| XYZ | 57.6, 57.6, 42.7 |
| LAB | 80.5, 7.1, 20 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
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