Pimento Color – #dc5d47: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pimento color hex code is #dc5d47, and it is composed of 86% red, 36% green and 28% blue.
Pimento is a light, bright, and warm color at 68% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.68:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pimento color (#dc5d47) against dark backgrounds.

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Pimento Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pimento, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dc5d47 |
| RGB | rgb(220,93,71) |
| HSL | hsl(9,68%,57.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 58, 68, 14 |
| HSV | 9, 68, 86 |
| RGB % | 86, 36, 28 |
| XYZ | 34.6, 23.5, 8.7 |
| LAB | 55.6, 48.5, 37.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 68% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.68 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.7 (passes WCAG AA) |









