Golden Color – #f5bf03: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Golden color hex code is #f5bf03, and it is composed of 96% red, 75% green and 1% blue.
Golden is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Golden color (#f5bf03) against dark backgrounds.

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Golden Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Golden, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f5bf03 |
| RGB | rgb(245,191,3) |
| HSL | hsl(47,97.6%,48.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 22, 99, 4 |
| HSV | 47, 99, 96 |
| RGB % | 96, 75, 1 |
| XYZ | 56.3, 56.7, 8.1 |
| LAB | 80, 6.1, 81.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.34 (passes WCAG AA) |
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