Imperial Red Color – #ec2938: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Imperial Red color hex code is #ec2938, and it is composed of 93% red, 16% green and 22% blue.
Imperial Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 83% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Imperial Red color (#ec2938) against dark backgrounds.

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Imperial Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Imperial Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ec2938 |
| RGB | rgb(236,41,56) |
| HSL | hsl(355,83.7%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 83, 76, 7 |
| HSV | 355, 83, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 16, 22 |
| XYZ | 36.1, 19.7, 5.6 |
| LAB | 51.5, 71.2, 42 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 83% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.94 (passes WCAG AA) |
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