Yolk Color – #eec701: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Yolk color hex code is #eec701, and it is composed of 93% red, 78% green and 0% blue.
Yolk is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Yolk color (#eec701) against dark backgrounds.

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Yolk Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Yolk, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #eec701 |
| RGB | rgb(238,199,1) |
| HSL | hsl(50,99.2%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 100, 7 |
| HSV | 50, 100, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 78, 0 |
| XYZ | 55.7, 59, 8.5 |
| LAB | 81.3, -0.9, 82.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
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