Cochineal Red Color – #9d2933: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cochineal Red color hex code is #9d2933, and it is composed of 62% red, 16% green and 20% blue.
Cochineal Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 74% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.5:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cochineal Red color (#9d2933) against light backgrounds.

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Cochineal Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cochineal Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9d2933 |
| RGB | rgb(157,41,51) |
| HSL | hsl(355,58.6%,38.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 74, 68, 38 |
| HSV | 355, 74, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 16, 20 |
| XYZ | 15.3, 9, 4.1 |
| LAB | 36, 47.9, 22.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 74% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
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