Hay Yellow Color – #c2a770: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hay Yellow color hex code is #c2a770, and it is composed of 76% red, 65% green and 44% blue.
Hay Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hay Yellow color (#c2a770) against dark backgrounds.

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Hay Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hay Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c2a770 |
| RGB | rgb(194,167,112) |
| HSL | hsl(40,40.2%,60%) |
| CMYK | 0, 14, 42, 24 |
| HSV | 40, 42, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 65, 44 |
| XYZ | 39, 40.3, 21 |
| LAB | 69.7, 2.2, 32.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.32 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.06 (passes WCAG AA) |
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