Madder Red Color – #b7282e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Madder Red color hex code is #b7282e, and it is composed of 72% red, 16% green and 18% blue.
Madder Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.26:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Madder Red color (#b7282e) against light backgrounds.

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Madder Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Madder Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b7282e |
| RGB | rgb(183,40,46) |
| HSL | hsl(357,64.1%,43.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 78, 75, 28 |
| HSV | 357, 78, 72 |
| RGB % | 72, 16, 18 |
| XYZ | 20.8, 11.8, 3.8 |
| LAB | 40.9, 56.1, 32.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.26 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.36 (fails WCAG AA) |
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