Solarized Color – #fbcf4f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Solarized color hex code is #fbcf4f, and it is composed of 98% red, 81% green and 31% blue.
Solarized is a light, bright, and warm color at 69% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Solarized color (#fbcf4f) against dark backgrounds.

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Solarized Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Solarized, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fbcf4f |
| RGB | rgb(251,207,79) |
| HSL | hsl(45,95.6%,64.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 18, 69, 2 |
| HSV | 45, 69, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 81, 31 |
| XYZ | 63.5, 65.7, 16.7 |
| LAB | 84.8, 2.4, 66.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 69% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.14 (passes WCAG AA) |









