Macaw Color – #ffbd24: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Macaw color hex code is #ffbd24, and it is composed of 100% red, 74% green and 14% blue.
Macaw is a light, bright, and warm color at 86% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Macaw color (#ffbd24) against dark backgrounds.

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Macaw Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Macaw, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffbd24 |
| RGB | rgb(255,189,36) |
| HSL | hsl(42,100%,57.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 86, 0 |
| HSV | 42, 86, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 74, 14 |
| XYZ | 59.8, 57.8, 9.7 |
| LAB | 80.6, 11.9, 77.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 86% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.67 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.56 (passes WCAG AA) |
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