Xanthous Color – #f1b42f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Xanthous color hex code is #f1b42f, and it is composed of 95% red, 71% green and 18% blue.
Xanthous is a light, bright, and warm color at 80% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Xanthous color (#f1b42f) against dark backgrounds.

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Xanthous Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Xanthous, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f1b42f |
| RGB | rgb(241,180,47) |
| HSL | hsl(41,87.4%,56.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 80, 5 |
| HSV | 41, 80, 95 |
| RGB % | 95, 71, 18 |
| XYZ | 53.1, 51.5, 9.8 |
| LAB | 77, 11, 70.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 80% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.31 (passes WCAG AA) |










