Cheek Red Color – #a55a55: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cheek Red color hex code is #a55a55, and it is composed of 65% red, 35% green and 33% blue.
Cheek Red is a dark, muted, and warm color at 48% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.01:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cheek Red color (#a55a55) against light backgrounds.

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Cheek Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cheek Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a55a55 |
| RGB | rgb(165,90,85) |
| HSL | hsl(4,32%,49%) |
| CMYK | 0, 45, 48, 35 |
| HSV | 4, 48, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 35, 33 |
| XYZ | 20.8, 16, 10.6 |
| LAB | 47, 29.9, 16.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 48% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
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