Persimmon Red Color – #a74e4a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Persimmon Red color hex code is #a74e4a, and it is composed of 65% red, 31% green and 29% blue.
Persimmon Red is a dark, muted, and warm color at 56% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.48:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Persimmon Red color (#a74e4a) against light backgrounds.

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Persimmon Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Persimmon Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a74e4a |
| RGB | rgb(167,78,74) |
| HSL | hsl(3,38.6%,47.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 53, 56, 35 |
| HSV | 3, 56, 65 |
| RGB % | 65, 31, 29 |
| XYZ | 19.9, 14.2, 8.2 |
| LAB | 44.5, 36, 19.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 56% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.48 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.83 (fails WCAG AA) |
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