Forbidden Red Color – #8a4646: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Forbidden Red color hex code is #8a4646, and it is composed of 54% red, 27% green and 27% blue.
Forbidden Red is a dark, muted, and warm color at 49% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.9:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Forbidden Red color (#8a4646) against light backgrounds.

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Forbidden Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Forbidden Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8a4646 |
| RGB | rgb(138,70,70) |
| HSL | hsl(0,32.7%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 49, 49, 46 |
| HSV | 0, 49, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 27, 27 |
| XYZ | 13.8, 10.2, 7 |
| LAB | 38.2, 29.2, 13.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 49% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
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