Golden Yellow Color – #ffdf00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Golden Yellow color hex code is #ffdf00, and it is composed of 100% red, 87% green and 0% blue.
Golden Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Golden Yellow color (#ffdf00) against dark backgrounds.

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Golden Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Golden Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffdf00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,223,0) |
| HSL | hsl(52,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 13, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 52, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 87, 0 |
| XYZ | 67.6, 74, 10.7 |
| LAB | 88.9, -5.9, 88.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
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