Hansa Yellow Color – #e9d66c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Patented in Germany in 1909 as a synthetic pigment, the name comes from the Hanseatic League for reasons that have more to do with German chemistry pride than the color itself. Hansa Yellow color (#e9d66c) is a warm mustard with the kind of staying power that makes painters trust it. In design, it works as a sunnier alternative to ochre.

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Hansa Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hansa Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e9d66c |
| RGB | rgb(233,214,108) |
| HSL | hsl(51,74%,66.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 54, 9 |
| HSV | 51, 54, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 84, 42 |
| XYZ | 60.4, 66.5, 23.8 |
| LAB | 85.3, -6.6, 54.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 54% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.47 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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