Carriage Red Color – #8c403d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Carriage Red color hex code is #8c403d, and it is composed of 55% red, 25% green and 24% blue.
Carriage Red is a dark, muted, and warm color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.2:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Carriage Red color (#8c403d) against light backgrounds.

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Carriage Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Carriage Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c403d |
| RGB | rgb(140,64,61) |
| HSL | hsl(2,39.3%,39.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 54, 56, 45 |
| HSV | 2, 56, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 25, 24 |
| XYZ | 13.5, 9.6, 5.6 |
| LAB | 37.1, 31.9, 17.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.2 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.92 (fails WCAG AA) |
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