Zambia Color – #ff990e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Zambia color hex code is #ff990e, and it is composed of 100% red, 60% green and 5% blue.
Zambia is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 95% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Zambia color (#ff990e) against dark backgrounds.

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Zambia Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Zambia, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff990e |
| RGB | rgb(255,153,14) |
| HSL | hsl(35,100%,52.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 95, 0 |
| HSV | 35, 95, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 60, 5 |
| XYZ | 52.7, 44.1, 6.1 |
| LAB | 72.3, 30.2, 75.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 95% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.81 (passes WCAG AA) |









