Claret Red Color – #c84c61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Claret Red color hex code is #c84c61, and it is composed of 78% red, 30% green and 38% blue.
Claret Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.5:1 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 Red color (#c84c61) against light backgrounds.

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Claret Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Claret Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c84c61 |
| RGB | rgb(200,76,97) |
| HSL | hsl(350,53%,54.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 62, 52, 22 |
| HSV | 350, 62, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 30, 38 |
| XYZ | 28.6, 18.3, 13.3 |
| LAB | 49.9, 51.2, 14.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.66 (passes WCAG AA) |
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