Pieces of Eight Color – #ffaf38: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pieces of Eight color hex code is #ffaf38, and it is composed of 100% red, 69% green and 22% blue.
Pieces of Eight is a light, bright, and warm color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pieces of Eight color (#ffaf38) against dark backgrounds.

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Pieces of Eight Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pieces of Eight, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffaf38 |
| RGB | rgb(255,175,56) |
| HSL | hsl(36,100%,61%) |
| CMYK | 0, 31, 78, 0 |
| HSV | 36, 78, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 69, 22 |
| XYZ | 57.3, 52.2, 10.8 |
| LAB | 77.4, 19.8, 68.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.44 (passes WCAG AA) |









