Gamboge Color – #e49b0f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gamboge color hex code is #e49b0f, and it is composed of 89% red, 61% green and 6% blue.
Gamboge is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 93% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gamboge color (#e49b0f) against dark backgrounds.

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Gamboge Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gamboge, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e49b0f |
| RGB | rgb(228,155,15) |
| HSL | hsl(39,87.7%,47.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 32, 93, 11 |
| HSV | 39, 93, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 61, 6 |
| XYZ | 43.8, 40, 5.9 |
| LAB | 69.5, 17.8, 71.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 93% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
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