Flushed Color – #dd5555: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Flushed color hex code is #dd5555, and it is composed of 87% red, 33% green and 33% blue.
Flushed is a dark, bright, and warm color at 62% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Flushed color (#dd5555) against dark backgrounds.

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Flushed Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Flushed, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd5555 |
| RGB | rgb(221,85,85) |
| HSL | hsl(0,66.7%,60%) |
| CMYK | 0, 62, 62, 13 |
| HSV | 0, 62, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 33, 33 |
| XYZ | 34.7, 22.5, 11.1 |
| LAB | 54.6, 53.2, 28.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 62% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.81 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.51 (passes WCAG AA) |









