Chamois Yellow Color – #986e19: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chamois Yellow color hex code is #986e19, and it is composed of 60% red, 43% green and 10% blue.
Chamois Yellow is a dark, bright, and warm color at 84% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.59:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chamois Yellow color (#986e19) against light backgrounds.

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Chamois Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chamois Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #986e19 |
| RGB | rgb(152,110,25) |
| HSL | hsl(40,71.8%,34.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 28, 84, 40 |
| HSV | 40, 84, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 43, 10 |
| XYZ | 18.7, 17.9, 3.4 |
| LAB | 49.4, 9, 49.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 84% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.58 (passes WCAG AA) |
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