Alizarin Crimson Color – #e32636: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Alizarin Crimson color hex code is #e32636, and it is composed of 89% red, 15% green and 21% blue.
Alizarin Crimson is a dark, bright, and warm color at 83% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.57:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Alizarin Crimson color (#e32636) against light backgrounds.

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Alizarin Crimson Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Alizarin Crimson, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e32636 |
| RGB | rgb(227,38,54) |
| HSL | hsl(355,77.1%,52%) |
| CMYK | 0, 83, 76, 11 |
| HSV | 355, 83, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 15, 21 |
| XYZ | 33, 18, 5.2 |
| LAB | 49.5, 69.1, 40.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 83% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.6 (passes WCAG AA) |
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