Etruscan Red Color – #c9303e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Etruscan Red color hex code is #c9303e, and it is composed of 79% red, 19% green and 24% blue.
Etruscan Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 76% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Etruscan Red color (#c9303e) against light backgrounds.

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Etruscan Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Etruscan Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c9303e |
| RGB | rgb(201,48,62) |
| HSL | hsl(355,61.4%,48.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 76, 69, 21 |
| HSV | 355, 76, 79 |
| RGB % | 79, 19, 24 |
| XYZ | 26, 14.9, 6.1 |
| LAB | 45.5, 59.5, 29.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 76% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.98 (fails WCAG AA) |
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