Reed Yellow Color – #dcc79e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Reed Yellow color hex code is #dcc79e, and it is composed of 86% red, 78% green and 62% blue.
Reed Yellow is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 28% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Reed Yellow color (#dcc79e) against dark backgrounds.

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Reed Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Reed Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dcc79e |
| RGB | rgb(220,199,158) |
| HSL | hsl(40,47%,74.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 28, 14 |
| HSV | 40, 28, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 78, 62 |
| XYZ | 56.1, 58.5, 40.7 |
| LAB | 81, 1.2, 23.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 28% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.65 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.71 (passes WCAG AA) |
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