KU Crimson Color – #e8000d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The KU Crimson color hex code is #e8000d, and it is composed of 91% red, 0% green and 5% blue.
KU Crimson is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.73:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the KU Crimson color (#e8000d) against light backgrounds.

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KU Crimson Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color KU Crimson, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e8000d |
| RGB | rgb(232,0,13) |
| HSL | hsl(357,100%,45.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 94, 9 |
| HSV | 357, 100, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 0, 5 |
| XYZ | 33.4, 17.2, 1.9 |
| LAB | 48.5, 74.8, 59.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
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