Cadmium Red Color – #e30022: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cadmium Red color hex code is #e30022, and it is composed of 89% red, 0% green and 13% blue.
Cadmium Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.9:1 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 Red color (#e30022) against light backgrounds.

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Cadmium Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cadmium Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e30022 |
| RGB | rgb(227,0,34) |
| HSL | hsl(351,100%,44.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 85, 11 |
| HSV | 351, 100, 89 |
| RGB % | 89, 0, 13 |
| XYZ | 32, 16.4, 3 |
| LAB | 47.5, 74.2, 49.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Cadmium Red Color
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Cadmium Green
#ed872d

Cadmium Orange
#b60c26

Cadmium Purple
#e30022

Cadmium Red
#7f3e98

Cadmium Violet
#fff600

Cadmium Yellow
#0a1195

Cadmium Blue







