Pyrite Color – #f8c642: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pyrite color hex code is #f8c642, and it is composed of 97% red, 78% green and 26% blue.
Pyrite is a light, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pyrite color (#f8c642) against dark backgrounds.

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Pyrite Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pyrite, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f8c642 |
| RGB | rgb(248,198,66) |
| HSL | hsl(44,92.9%,61.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 73, 3 |
| HSV | 44, 73, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 78, 26 |
| XYZ | 59.9, 60.7, 13.7 |
| LAB | 82.2, 5.3, 69.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
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