Golden Rule Color – #daae49: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Golden Rule color hex code is #daae49, and it is composed of 85% red, 68% green and 29% blue.
Golden Rule is a light, bright, and warm color at 67% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 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 Rule color (#daae49) against dark backgrounds.

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Golden Rule Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Golden Rule, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #daae49 |
| RGB | rgb(218,174,73) |
| HSL | hsl(42,66.2%,57.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 67, 15 |
| HSV | 42, 67, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 68, 29 |
| XYZ | 45.3, 45.7, 12.7 |
| LAB | 73.4, 5.4, 56.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 67% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.13 (passes WCAG AA) |
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