Egyptian Red Color – #983f4a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Egyptian Red color hex code is #983f4a, and it is composed of 60% red, 25% green and 29% blue.
Egyptian Red is a dark, muted, and warm color at 59% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Egyptian Red color (#983f4a) against light backgrounds.

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Egyptian Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Egyptian Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #983f4a |
| RGB | rgb(152,63,74) |
| HSL | hsl(353,41.4%,42.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 59, 51, 40 |
| HSV | 353, 59, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 25, 29 |
| XYZ | 16, 10.7, 7.7 |
| LAB | 39.1, 38.7, 12.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 59% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
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