German Mustard Color – #cd7a00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The German Mustard color hex code is #cd7a00, and it is composed of 80% red, 48% green and 0% blue.
German Mustard is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the German Mustard color (#cd7a00) against dark backgrounds.

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German Mustard Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color German Mustard, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cd7a00 |
| RGB | rgb(205,122,0) |
| HSL | hsl(36,100%,40.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 100, 20 |
| HSV | 36, 100, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 48, 0 |
| XYZ | 32.1, 26.9, 3.5 |
| LAB | 58.9, 25.4, 65.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
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