Vivid Amber Color – #cc9900: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vivid Amber color hex code is #cc9900, and it is composed of 80% red, 60% green and 0% blue.
Vivid Amber is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.58:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vivid Amber color (#cc9900) against dark backgrounds.

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Vivid Amber Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vivid Amber, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc9900 |
| RGB | rgb(204,153,0) |
| HSL | hsl(45,100%,40%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 100, 20 |
| HSV | 45, 100, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 60, 0 |
| XYZ | 36.3, 35.6, 5 |
| LAB | 66.2, 8.4, 70.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.12 (passes WCAG AA) |
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