Forsythia Color – #ffc801: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Forsythia color hex code is #ffc801, and it is composed of 100% red, 78% green and 0% blue.
Forsythia is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Forsythia color (#ffc801) against dark backgrounds.

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Forsythia Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Forsythia, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffc801 |
| RGB | rgb(255,200,1) |
| HSL | hsl(47,100%,50.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 47, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 78, 0 |
| XYZ | 61.9, 62.6, 8.8 |
| LAB | 83.2, 5.7, 84.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.55 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.51 (passes WCAG AA) |









