Wax Color – #ddbb33: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Wax color hex code is #ddbb33, and it is composed of 87% red, 73% green and 20% blue.
Wax is a light, bright, and warm color at 77% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Wax color (#ddbb33) against dark backgrounds.

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Wax Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Wax, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ddbb33 |
| RGB | rgb(221,187,51) |
| HSL | hsl(48,71.4%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 15, 77, 13 |
| HSV | 48, 77, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 73, 20 |
| XYZ | 48.2, 51.2, 10.5 |
| LAB | 76.8, -1.3, 68.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 77% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
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