Munsell Yellow Color – #efcc00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Munsell Yellow color hex code is #efcc00, and it is composed of 94% red, 80% green and 0% blue.
Munsell Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.58:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Munsell Yellow color (#efcc00) against dark backgrounds.

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Munsell Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Munsell Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #efcc00 |
| RGB | rgb(239,204,0) |
| HSL | hsl(51,100%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 100, 6 |
| HSV | 51, 100, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 80, 0 |
| XYZ | 57.2, 61.5, 8.9 |
| LAB | 82.6, -3.1, 83.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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