Japanese Yew Color – #d8a373: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Japanese Yew color hex code is #d8a373, and it is composed of 85% red, 64% green and 45% blue.
Japanese Yew is a light, muted, and warm color at 47% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Japanese Yew color (#d8a373) against dark backgrounds.

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Japanese Yew Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Japanese Yew, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d8a373 |
| RGB | rgb(216,163,115) |
| HSL | hsl(29,56.4%,64.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 47, 15 |
| HSV | 29, 47, 85 |
| RGB % | 85, 64, 45 |
| XYZ | 44.5, 42, 22 |
| LAB | 70.9, 13.8, 32.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 47% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.41 (passes WCAG AA) |
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