Sun Color – #ef8e38: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sun color hex code is #ef8e38, and it is composed of 94% red, 56% green and 22% blue.
Sun is a light, bright, and warm color at 77% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sun color (#ef8e38) against dark backgrounds.

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Sun Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sun, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ef8e38 |
| RGB | rgb(239,142,56) |
| HSL | hsl(28,85.1%,57.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 41, 77, 6 |
| HSV | 28, 77, 94 |
| RGB % | 94, 56, 22 |
| XYZ | 46, 38, 8.6 |
| LAB | 68, 30.4, 59.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 77% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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