Emperor Cherry Red Color – #ac2c32: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Emperor Cherry Red color hex code is #ac2c32, and it is composed of 67% red, 17% green and 20% blue.
Emperor Cherry Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 74% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.64:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Emperor Cherry Red color (#ac2c32) against light backgrounds.

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Emperor Cherry Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Emperor Cherry Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ac2c32 |
| RGB | rgb(172,44,50) |
| HSL | hsl(357,59.3%,42.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 74, 71, 33 |
| HSV | 357, 74, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 17, 20 |
| XYZ | 18.5, 10.8, 4.1 |
| LAB | 39.2, 51.7, 28.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 74% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.64 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.16 (fails WCAG AA) |
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