Gorse Color – #fde336: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gorse color hex code is #fde336, and it is composed of 99% red, 89% green and 21% blue.
Gorse is a light, bright, and warm color at 79% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gorse color (#fde336) against dark backgrounds.

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Gorse Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gorse, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fde336 |
| RGB | rgb(253,227,54) |
| HSL | hsl(52,98%,60.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 79, 1 |
| HSV | 52, 79, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 89, 21 |
| XYZ | 68.6, 76.1, 14.6 |
| LAB | 89.9, -8, 80.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 79% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.22 (passes WCAG AA) |









