Selective Yellow Color – #ffba00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Selective Yellow color hex code is #ffba00, and it is composed of 100% red, 73% green and 0% blue.
Selective Yellow is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Selective Yellow color (#ffba00) against dark backgrounds.

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Selective Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Selective Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffba00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,186,0) |
| HSL | hsl(44,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 44, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 73, 0 |
| XYZ | 58.8, 56.4, 7.8 |
| LAB | 79.8, 12.9, 82.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.71 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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