Sunset Yellow Color – #fa873d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sunset Yellow color hex code is #fa873d, and it is composed of 98% red, 53% green and 24% blue.
Sunset Yellow is a light, bright, and warm color at 76% 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 Sunset Yellow color (#fa873d) against dark backgrounds.

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Sunset Yellow Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sunset Yellow, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fa873d |
| RGB | rgb(250,135,61) |
| HSL | hsl(23,95%,61%) |
| CMYK | 0, 46, 76, 2 |
| HSV | 23, 76, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 53, 24 |
| XYZ | 48.9, 38, 9.2 |
| LAB | 68, 38.5, 57.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 76% |
| 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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