Alarm Color – #ec0003: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Alarm color hex code is #ec0003, and it is composed of 93% red, 0% green and 1% blue.
Alarm is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.6:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Alarm color (#ec0003) against light backgrounds.

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Alarm Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Alarm, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ec0003 |
| RGB | rgb(236,0,3) |
| HSL | hsl(359,100%,46.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 99, 7 |
| HSV | 359, 100, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 0, 1 |
| XYZ | 34.6, 17.8, 1.7 |
| LAB | 49.3, 75.8, 62.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.57 (passes WCAG AA) |









