Chili Pepper Color – #ac1e3a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The carotenoid capsanthin turns ripe chilies this deep blood red, and their heat rides the Scoville scale that pharmacist Wilbur Scoville devised in 1912 at Parke-Davis. Chili Pepper color carries a cool blue undertone that keeps it off tomato-red. An accent wall commands attention here.

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Chili Pepper Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chili Pepper, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ac1e3a |
| RGB | rgb(172,30,58) |
| HSL | hsl(348,70.3%,39.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 83, 66, 33 |
| HSV | 348, 83, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 12, 23 |
| XYZ | 18.2, 10, 5 |
| LAB | 37.8, 56.1, 21.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 83% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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