Cherry Red Color – #f7022a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cherry Red color hex code is #f7022a, and it is composed of 97% red, 1% green and 16% blue.
Cherry Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.2:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cherry Red color (#f7022a) against dark backgrounds.

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Cherry Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cherry Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f7022a |
| RGB | rgb(247,2,42) |
| HSL | hsl(350,98.4%,48.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 99, 83, 3 |
| HSV | 350, 99, 97 |
| RGB % | 97, 1, 16 |
| XYZ | 38.8, 20, 4 |
| LAB | 51.8, 78.5, 50.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.2 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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