Classic Cherry Color – #974146: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Classic Cherry color hex code is #974146, and it is composed of 59% red, 25% green and 27% blue.
Classic Cherry is a dark, muted, and warm color at 57% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.64:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Classic Cherry color (#974146) against light backgrounds.

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Classic Cherry Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Classic Cherry, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #974146 |
| RGB | rgb(151,65,70) |
| HSL | hsl(357,39.8%,42.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 57, 54, 41 |
| HSV | 357, 57, 59 |
| RGB % | 59, 25, 27 |
| XYZ | 15.8, 10.8, 7 |
| LAB | 39.2, 36.8, 15.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 57% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.64 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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