King Crimson Color – #c64a4a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The King Crimson color hex code is #c64a4a, and it is composed of 78% red, 29% green and 29% blue.
King Crimson is a dark, bright, and warm color at 63% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the King Crimson color (#c64a4a) against light backgrounds.

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King Crimson Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color King Crimson, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c64a4a |
| RGB | rgb(198,74,74) |
| HSL | hsl(0,52.1%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 63, 63, 22 |
| HSV | 0, 63, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 29, 29 |
| XYZ | 27, 17.4, 8.4 |
| LAB | 48.8, 49.5, 26.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 63% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.69 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
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