Chimayo Red Color – #b16355: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Chimayó, a village in northern New Mexico, is famous for its heirloom red chile, dried in strings called ristras. Chimayo Red color (#b16355) is softer than fresh chile powder, a dusty terracotta closer to adobe. I couldn’t confirm a paint brand behind the name.

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Chimayo Red Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Chimayo Red:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b16355 |
| RGB | rgb(177,99,85) |
| HSL | hsl(9,37.1%,51.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 44, 52, 31 |
| HSV | 9, 52, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 39, 33 |
| XYZ | 24.2, 18.9, 11 |
| LAB | 50.6, 30, 21.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 52% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 4.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 4.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
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