Piercing Red Color – #dd1122: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Piercing Red color hex code is #dd1122, and it is composed of 87% red, 7% green and 13% blue.
Piercing Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 92% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.03:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Piercing Red color (#dd1122) against light backgrounds.

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Piercing Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Piercing Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd1122 |
| RGB | rgb(221,17,34) |
| HSL | hsl(355,85.7%,46.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 92, 85, 13 |
| HSV | 355, 92, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 7, 13 |
| XYZ | 30.3, 15.9, 3 |
| LAB | 46.8, 70.7, 47.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 92% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.03 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.18 (fails WCAG AA) |
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