Safflower Color – #fdae44: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Safflower color hex code is #fdae44, and it is composed of 99% red, 68% green and 27% blue.
Safflower is a light, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Safflower color (#fdae44) against dark backgrounds.

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Safflower Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Safflower, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fdae44 |
| RGB | rgb(253,174,68) |
| HSL | hsl(34,97.9%,62.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 73, 1 |
| HSV | 34, 73, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 68, 27 |
| XYZ | 56.7, 51.6, 12.4 |
| LAB | 77, 19.9, 63.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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