Lifeguard Color – #e50000: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lifeguard color hex code is #e50000, and it is composed of 90% red, 0% green and 0% blue.
Lifeguard is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.85:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lifeguard color (#e50000) against light backgrounds.

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Lifeguard Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lifeguard, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e50000 |
| RGB | rgb(229,0,0) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,44.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 100, 10 |
| HSV | 0, 100, 90 |
| RGB % | 90, 0, 0 |
| XYZ | 32.3, 16.7, 1.5 |
| LAB | 47.9, 73.6, 62.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.85 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.33 (fails WCAG AA) |










