Poster Yellow Color – #ecc100: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Poster Yellow color hex code is #ecc100, and it is composed of 93% red, 76% green and 0% blue.
Poster Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Poster Yellow color (#ecc100) against dark backgrounds.

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Poster Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Poster Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ecc100 |
| RGB | rgb(236,193,0) |
| HSL | hsl(49,100%,46.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 100, 7 |
| HSV | 49, 100, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 76, 0 |
| XYZ | 53.7, 56, 8 |
| LAB | 79.6, 1.2, 81.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.72 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.19 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Poster Yellow Color
#134682

Poster Blue
#006b56

Poster Green
#ecc100

Poster Yellow
#80dbeb

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