Knockout Orange Color – #e16f3e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Knockout Orange color hex code is #e16f3e, and it is composed of 88% red, 44% green and 24% blue.
Knockout Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 72% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.21:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Knockout Orange color (#e16f3e) against dark backgrounds.

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Knockout Orange Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Knockout Orange:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e16f3e |
| RGB | rgb(225,111,62) |
| HSL | hsl(18,73.1%,56.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 51, 72, 12 |
| HSV | 18, 72, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 44, 24 |
| XYZ | 37.6, 27.7, 7.9 |
| LAB | 59.6, 41, 46.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 72% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 3.21 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 6.54 (passes WCAG AA) |
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