Clotted Red Color – #991115: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Clotted Red color hex code is #991115, and it is composed of 60% red, 7% green and 8% blue.
Clotted Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.59:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Clotted Red color (#991115) against light backgrounds.

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Clotted Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Clotted Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #991115 |
| RGB | rgb(153,17,21) |
| HSL | hsl(358,80%,33.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 89, 86, 40 |
| HSV | 358, 89, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 7, 8 |
| XYZ | 13.5, 7.2, 1.4 |
| LAB | 32.3, 52.9, 36.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
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