Liquorice Red Color – #740900: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Liquorice Red color hex code is #740900, and it is composed of 45% red, 4% green and 0% blue.
Liquorice Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.79:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Liquorice Red color (#740900) against light backgrounds.

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Liquorice Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Liquorice Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #740900 |
| RGB | rgb(116,9,0) |
| HSL | hsl(5,100%,22.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 92, 100, 55 |
| HSV | 5, 100, 45 |
| RGB % | 45, 4, 0 |
| XYZ | 7.3, 3.9, 0.4 |
| LAB | 23.3, 43, 34.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
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