Princeton Orange Color – #ff8f00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Princeton Orange color hex code is #ff8f00, and it is composed of 100% red, 56% green and 0% blue.
Princeton Orange is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Princeton Orange color (#ff8f00) against dark backgrounds.

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Princeton Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Princeton Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff8f00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,143,0) |
| HSL | hsl(34,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 44, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 34, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 56, 0 |
| XYZ | 51.1, 40.9, 5.2 |
| LAB | 70.1, 35.4, 75.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.18 (passes WCAG AA) |
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