Incandescence Color – #ffbb22: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Incandescence color hex code is #ffbb22, and it is composed of 100% red, 73% green and 13% blue.
Incandescence is a light, bright, and warm color at 87% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Incandescence color (#ffbb22) against dark backgrounds.

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Incandescence Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Incandescence, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffbb22 |
| RGB | rgb(255,187,34) |
| HSL | hsl(42,100%,56.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 87, 0 |
| HSV | 42, 87, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 73, 13 |
| XYZ | 59.3, 56.9, 9.4 |
| LAB | 80.1, 12.9, 77.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 87% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.38 (passes WCAG AA) |










