Carnelian Color – #b31b1b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carnelian color hex code is #b31b1b, and it is composed of 70% red, 11% green and 11% blue.
Carnelian is a dark, bright, and warm color at 85% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carnelian color (#b31b1b) against light backgrounds.

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Carnelian Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carnelian, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b31b1b |
| RGB | rgb(179,27,27) |
| HSL | hsl(0,73.8%,40.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 85, 85, 30 |
| HSV | 0, 85, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 11, 11 |
| XYZ | 19.2, 10.4, 2 |
| LAB | 38.6, 58.2, 41.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 85% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.09 (fails WCAG AA) |









