Carmine Red Color – #ff0038: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carmine Red color hex code is #ff0038, and it is composed of 100% red, 0% green and 22% blue.
Carmine Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.96:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carmine Red color (#ff0038) against dark backgrounds.

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Carmine Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carmine Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff0038 |
| RGB | rgb(255,0,56) |
| HSL | hsl(347,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 78, 0 |
| HSV | 347, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 0, 22 |
| XYZ | 42, 21.5, 5.7 |
| LAB | 53.5, 81.3, 45 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.31 (passes WCAG AA) |
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