Desert Yellow Color – #a29259: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Desert Yellow color hex code is #a29259, and it is composed of 64% red, 57% green and 35% blue.
Desert Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 45% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.09:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Desert Yellow color (#a29259) against dark backgrounds.

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Desert Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Desert Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a29259 |
| RGB | rgb(162,146,89) |
| HSL | hsl(47,29.1%,49.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 45, 36 |
| HSV | 47, 45, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 57, 35 |
| XYZ | 27, 29, 13.6 |
| LAB | 60.8, -2.3, 32.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 45% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.09 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
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