Cornell Red Color – #b31b11: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Cornell Red color hex code is #b31b11, and it is composed of 70% red, 11% green and 7% blue.
Cornell Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 91% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.81:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Cornell Red color (#b31b11) against light backgrounds.

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Cornell Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Cornell Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b31b11 |
| RGB | rgb(179,27,17) |
| HSL | hsl(4,82.7%,38.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 85, 91, 30 |
| HSV | 4, 91, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 11, 7 |
| XYZ | 19.1, 10.4, 1.5 |
| LAB | 38.6, 57.7, 46.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 91% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.81 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.08 (fails WCAG AA) |
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