Classical Yellow Color – #f8d492: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Classical Yellow color hex code is #f8d492, and it is composed of 97% red, 83% green and 57% blue.
Classical Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Classical Yellow color (#f8d492) against dark backgrounds.

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Classical Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Classical Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8d492 |
| RGB | rgb(248,212,146) |
| HSL | hsl(39,87.9%,77.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 41, 3 |
| HSV | 39, 41, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 83, 57 |
| XYZ | 67.4, 69.1, 37 |
| LAB | 86.6, 3.8, 37.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.82 (passes WCAG AA) |
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