Crimson Red Color – #980001: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Crimson Red color hex code is #980001, and it is composed of 60% red, 0% green and 0% blue.
Crimson Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.99:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Crimson Red color (#980001) against light backgrounds.

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Crimson Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Crimson Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #980001 |
| RGB | rgb(152,0,1) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,29.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 99, 40 |
| HSV | 360, 100, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 0, 0 |
| XYZ | 13, 6.7, 0.6 |
| LAB | 31.1, 54.5, 45.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
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