Deadly Yellow Color – #dead00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Deadly Yellow color hex code is #dead00, and it is composed of 87% red, 68% green and 0% blue.
Deadly Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Deadly Yellow color (#dead00) against dark backgrounds.

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Deadly Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Deadly Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dead00 |
| RGB | rgb(222,173,0) |
| HSL | hsl(47,100%,43.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 100, 13 |
| HSV | 47, 100, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 68, 0 |
| XYZ | 45.1, 45.4, 6.4 |
| LAB | 73.2, 5.7, 76 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
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