University of California Gold Color – #b78727: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The University of California Gold color hex code is #b78727, and it is composed of 72% red, 53% green and 15% blue.
University of California Gold is a light, bright, and warm color at 79% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.23:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the University of California Gold color (#b78727) against dark backgrounds.

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University of California Gold Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color University of California Gold, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b78727 |
| RGB | rgb(183,135,39) |
| HSL | hsl(40,64.9%,43.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 26, 79, 28 |
| HSV | 40, 79, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 53, 15 |
| XYZ | 28.6, 27.5, 5.7 |
| LAB | 59.4, 9.9, 55.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 79% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.51 (passes WCAG AA) |
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