Yew Color – #abbc01: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Yew color hex code is #abbc01, and it is composed of 67% red, 74% green and 0% blue.
Yew is a light, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Yew color (#abbc01) against dark backgrounds.

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Yew Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Yew, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #abbc01 |
| RGB | rgb(171,188,1) |
| HSL | hsl(65,98.9%,37.1%) |
| CMYK | 9, 0, 99, 26 |
| HSV | 65, 99, 74 |
| RGB % | 67, 74, 0 |
| XYZ | 34.8, 44.6, 6.8 |
| LAB | 72.6, -24.3, 73.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.12 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.93 (passes WCAG AA) |
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