Leaf Yellow Color – #e9d79e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Leaf Yellow color hex code is #e9d79e, and it is composed of 91% red, 84% green and 62% blue.
Leaf Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Leaf Yellow color (#e9d79e) against dark backgrounds.

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Leaf Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Leaf Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e9d79e |
| RGB | rgb(233,215,158) |
| HSL | hsl(46,63%,76.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 8, 32, 9 |
| HSV | 46, 32, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 84, 62 |
| XYZ | 64.1, 68.4, 42.2 |
| LAB | 86.2, -2.1, 30.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
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