UCLA Gold Color – #ffb300: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The UCLA Gold color hex code is #ffb300, and it is composed of 100% red, 70% green and 0% blue.
UCLA Gold is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the UCLA Gold color (#ffb300) against dark backgrounds.

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UCLA Gold Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color UCLA Gold, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffb300 |
| RGB | rgb(255,179,0) |
| HSL | hsl(42,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 30, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 42, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 70, 0 |
| XYZ | 57.4, 53.5, 7.3 |
| LAB | 78.2, 16.7, 81.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.79 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
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