Japanese Carmine Color – #9f2832: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Japanese Carmine color hex code is #9f2832, and it is composed of 62% red, 16% green and 20% blue.
Japanese Carmine is a dark, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.44:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Japanese Carmine color (#9f2832) against light backgrounds.

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Japanese Carmine Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Japanese Carmine, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9f2832 |
| RGB | rgb(159,40,50) |
| HSL | hsl(355,59.8%,39%) |
| CMYK | 0, 75, 69, 38 |
| HSV | 355, 75, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 16, 20 |
| XYZ | 15.6, 9.1, 4 |
| LAB | 36.2, 48.9, 23.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.44 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
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