Cadmium Purple Color – #b60c26: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadmium Purple color hex code is #b60c26, and it is composed of 71% red, 5% green and 15% blue.
Cadmium Purple is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 93% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cadmium Purple color (#b60c26) against light backgrounds.

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Cadmium Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadmium Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b60c26 |
| RGB | rgb(182,12,38) |
| HSL | hsl(351,87.6%,38%) |
| CMYK | 0, 93, 79, 29 |
| HSV | 351, 93, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 5, 15 |
| XYZ | 19.8, 10.3, 2.8 |
| LAB | 38.4, 62, 34.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 93% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.84 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.07 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Cadmium Purple Color
#006b3c

Cadmium Green
#ed872d

Cadmium Orange
#b60c26

Cadmium Purple
#e30022

Cadmium Red
#7f3e98

Cadmium Violet
#fff600

Cadmium Yellow
#0a1195

Cadmium Blue







