Candy Apple Red Color – #ff0800: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Candy Apple Red color hex code is #ff0800, and it is composed of 100% red, 3% green and 0% blue.
Candy Apple Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.97:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Candy Apple Red color (#ff0800) against dark backgrounds.

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Candy Apple Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Candy Apple Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff0800 |
| RGB | rgb(255,8,0) |
| HSL | hsl(2,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 97, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 2, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 3, 0 |
| XYZ | 41.3, 21.4, 2 |
| LAB | 53.4, 79.6, 66.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.97 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.29 (passes WCAG AA) |
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