Ceylon Yellow Color – #d4ae40: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Ceylon Yellow color hex code is #d4ae40, and it is composed of 83% red, 68% green and 25% blue.
Ceylon Yellow is a light, bright, and warm color at 70% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Ceylon Yellow color (#d4ae40) against dark backgrounds.

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Ceylon Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Ceylon Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d4ae40 |
| RGB | rgb(212,174,64) |
| HSL | hsl(45,63.2%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 70, 17 |
| HSV | 45, 70, 83 |
| RGB % | 83, 68, 25 |
| XYZ | 43.2, 44.6, 11.2 |
| LAB | 72.6, 2.4, 59.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 70% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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