Yellow Orange Color – #fcb001: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Yellow Orange color hex code is #fcb001, and it is composed of 99% red, 69% green and 0% blue.
Yellow Orange is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.85:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Yellow Orange color (#fcb001) against dark backgrounds.

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Yellow Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Yellow Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fcb001 |
| RGB | rgb(252,176,1) |
| HSL | hsl(42,99.2%,49.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 30, 100, 1 |
| HSV | 42, 100, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 69, 0 |
| XYZ | 55.7, 51.7, 7.1 |
| LAB | 77.1, 17.1, 80 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.85 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.35 (passes WCAG AA) |
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