Mardi Gras Color – #880085: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mardi Gras color hex code is #880085, and it is composed of 53% red, 0% green and 52% blue.
Mardi Gras is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.8:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mardi Gras color (#880085) against light backgrounds.

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Mardi Gras Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mardi Gras, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #880085 |
| RGB | rgb(136,0,133) |
| HSL | hsl(301,100%,26.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 2, 47 |
| HSV | 301, 100, 53 |
| RGB % | 53, 0, 52 |
| XYZ | 14.4, 6.9, 22.8 |
| LAB | 31.6, 61.5, -36.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.8 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.39 (fails WCAG AA) |










