Crisis Red Color – #bb2222: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Crisis Red color hex code is #bb2222, and it is composed of 73% red, 13% green and 13% blue.
Crisis Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 82% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.24:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Crisis Red color (#bb2222) against light backgrounds.

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Crisis Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Crisis Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #bb2222 |
| RGB | rgb(187,34,34) |
| HSL | hsl(0,69.2%,43.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 82, 82, 27 |
| HSV | 0, 82, 73 |
| RGB % | 73, 13, 13 |
| XYZ | 21.4, 11.8, 2.7 |
| LAB | 40.9, 58.9, 39.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 82% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.24 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
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