Heidelberg Red Color – #960117: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Heidelberg Red color hex code is #960117, and it is composed of 59% red, 0% green and 9% blue.
Heidelberg Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 99% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 9.08:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Heidelberg Red color (#960117) against light backgrounds.

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Heidelberg Red Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Heidelberg Red:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #960117 |
| RGB | rgb(150,1,23) |
| HSL | hsl(351,98.7%,29.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 99, 85, 41 |
| HSV | 351, 99, 59 |
| RGB % | 59, 0, 9 |
| XYZ | 12.7, 6.6, 1.4 |
| LAB | 30.8, 54.2, 33.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 99% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 9.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 2.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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