Poinsettia Color – #cc3842: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Poinsettia color hex code is #cc3842, and it is composed of 80% red, 22% green and 26% blue.
Poinsettia is a dark, bright, and warm color at 73% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Poinsettia color (#cc3842) against light backgrounds.

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Poinsettia Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Poinsettia, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc3842 |
| RGB | rgb(204,56,66) |
| HSL | hsl(356,59.2%,51%) |
| CMYK | 0, 73, 68, 20 |
| HSV | 356, 73, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 22, 26 |
| XYZ | 27.3, 16.1, 6.8 |
| LAB | 47.1, 57.9, 29.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 73% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.99 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.21 (fails WCAG AA) |









