Milky Yellow Color – #f8dd74: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Milky Yellow color hex code is #f8dd74, and it is composed of 97% red, 87% green and 45% blue.
Milky Yellow is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Milky Yellow color (#f8dd74) against dark backgrounds.

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Milky Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Milky Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8dd74 |
| RGB | rgb(248,221,116) |
| HSL | hsl(48,90.4%,71.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 11, 53, 3 |
| HSV | 48, 53, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 87, 45 |
| XYZ | 67.7, 72.9, 27 |
| LAB | 88.4, -3.5, 54.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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