Heat Wave Color – #ff7a00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Heat Wave color hex code is #ff7a00, and it is composed of 100% red, 48% green and 0% blue.
Heat Wave is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Heat Wave color (#ff7a00) against dark backgrounds.

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Heat Wave Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Heat Wave, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff7a00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,122,0) |
| HSL | hsl(29,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 52, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 29, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 48, 0 |
| XYZ | 48.2, 35.2, 4.2 |
| LAB | 65.9, 45.7, 73.6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.61 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.04 (passes WCAG AA) |
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