Medium Scarlet Color – #fc2847: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Medium Scarlet color hex code is #fc2847, and it is composed of 99% red, 16% green and 28% blue.
Medium Scarlet is a dark, bright, and warm color at 84% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Medium Scarlet color (#fc2847) against dark backgrounds.

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Medium Scarlet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Medium Scarlet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fc2847 |
| RGB | rgb(252,40,71) |
| HSL | hsl(351,97.2%,57.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 84, 72, 1 |
| HSV | 351, 84, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 16, 28 |
| XYZ | 42, 22.7, 8.1 |
| LAB | 54.8, 75.8, 37.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 84% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.53 (passes WCAG AA) |
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