Chorizo Color – #aa0011: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Chorizo color hex code is #aa0011, and it is composed of 67% red, 0% green and 7% blue.
Chorizo is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.73:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Chorizo color (#aa0011) against light backgrounds.

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Chorizo Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Chorizo, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aa0011 |
| RGB | rgb(170,0,17) |
| HSL | hsl(354,100%,33.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 90, 33 |
| HSV | 354, 100, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 0, 7 |
| XYZ | 16.7, 8.6, 1.3 |
| LAB | 35.2, 59.3, 42.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.72 (fails WCAG AA) |









