Harissa Red Color – #a52a2a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Harissa Red color hex code is #a52a2a, and it is composed of 65% red, 16% green and 16% blue.
Harissa Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.08:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Harissa Red color (#a52a2a) against light backgrounds.

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Harissa Red Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Harissa Red:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a52a2a |
| RGB | rgb(165,42,42) |
| HSL | hsl(0,59.4%,40.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 75, 75, 35 |
| HSV | 0, 75, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 16, 16 |
| XYZ | 16.8, 9.8, 3.2 |
| LAB | 37.5, 49.7, 30.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 7.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 2.96 (fails WCAG AA) |
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