Geranium Color – #dc465d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Geranium color hex code is #dc465d, and it is composed of 86% red, 27% green and 36% blue.
Geranium is a dark, bright, and warm color at 68% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.14:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Geranium color (#dc465d) against dark backgrounds.

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Geranium Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Geranium, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dc465d |
| RGB | rgb(220,70,93) |
| HSL | hsl(351,68.2%,56.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 68, 58, 14 |
| HSV | 351, 68, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 27, 36 |
| XYZ | 33.7, 20.4, 12.5 |
| LAB | 52.3, 59.6, 20.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 68% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.14 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
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