Dark Crimson Color – #843c41: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Crimson color hex code is #843c41, and it is composed of 52% red, 24% green and 25% blue.
Dark Crimson is a dark, muted, and warm color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.77:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Crimson color (#843c41) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Crimson Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Crimson, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #843c41 |
| RGB | rgb(132,60,65) |
| HSL | hsl(356,37.5%,37.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 55, 51, 48 |
| HSV | 356, 55, 52 |
| RGB % | 52, 24, 25 |
| XYZ | 12.1, 8.5, 6 |
| LAB | 35, 31.7, 11.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
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