Claret Color – #680018: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Claret color hex code is #680018, and it is composed of 41% red, 0% green and 9% blue.
Claret is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 13.11:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Claret color (#680018) against light backgrounds.

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Claret Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Claret, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #680018 |
| RGB | rgb(104,0,24) |
| HSL | hsl(346,100%,20.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 77, 59 |
| HSV | 346, 100, 41 |
| RGB % | 41, 0, 9 |
| XYZ | 5.9, 3, 1.1 |
| LAB | 20, 42.6, 18.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 13.11 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.6 (fails WCAG AA) |
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