Limelight Color – #eee96b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Limelight color hex code is #eee96b, and it is composed of 93% red, 91% green and 42% blue.
Limelight is a light, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.27:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Limelight color (#eee96b) against dark backgrounds.

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Limelight Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Limelight, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #eee96b |
| RGB | rgb(238,233,107) |
| HSL | hsl(58,79.4%,67.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 55, 7 |
| HSV | 58, 55, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 91, 42 |
| XYZ | 67.1, 77.5, 25.3 |
| LAB | 90.6, -14.1, 60.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.27 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.5 (passes WCAG AA) |










