MicroProse Red Color – #ee172b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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MicroProse began in 1982 after Sid Meier beat former military pilot Bill Stealey at the Red Baron arcade game and claimed he could write a better one. The company’s red “MICRO PROSE” logo went on to brand boxes of Civilization and X-COM. The MicroProse Red color (#ee172b) is a hot, saturated scarlet with real 1990s swagger.

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#ee172b
MicroProse Red Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color MicroProse Red:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ee172b |
| RGB | rgb(238,23,43) |
| HSL | hsl(354,86.3%,51.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 90, 82, 7 |
| HSV | 354, 90, 93 |
| RGB % | 93, 9, 17 |
| XYZ | 36, 19, 4 |
| LAB | 50.6, 74.5, 48.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 90% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 4.38 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 4.79 (passes WCAG AA) |
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