Yam Color – #c98431: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Yam color hex code is #c98431, and it is composed of 79% red, 52% green and 19% blue.
Yam is a light, bright, and warm color at 76% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.08:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Yam color (#c98431) against dark backgrounds.

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Yam Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Yam, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c98431 |
| RGB | rgb(201,132,49) |
| HSL | hsl(33,60.8%,49%) |
| CMYK | 0, 34, 76, 21 |
| HSV | 33, 76, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 52, 19 |
| XYZ | 32.9, 29.1, 6.8 |
| LAB | 60.9, 19.7, 53.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 76% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.83 (passes WCAG AA) |









