Chanterelle Color – #daa520: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chanterelle color hex code is #daa520, and it is composed of 85% red, 65% green and 13% blue.
Chanterelle is a light, bright, and warm color at 85% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chanterelle color (#daa520) against dark backgrounds.

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Chanterelle Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chanterelle, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #daa520 |
| RGB | rgb(218,165,32) |
| HSL | hsl(43,74.4%,49%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 85, 15 |
| HSV | 43, 85, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 65, 13 |
| XYZ | 42.6, 41.9, 7.2 |
| LAB | 70.8, 8.5, 68.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 85% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.38 (passes WCAG AA) |









