Pompeian Red Color – #a82a38: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pompeian Red color hex code is #a82a38, and it is composed of 66% red, 16% green and 22% blue.
Pompeian Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.88:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pompeian Red color (#a82a38) against light backgrounds.

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Pompeian Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pompeian Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a82a38 |
| RGB | rgb(168,42,56) |
| HSL | hsl(353,60%,41.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 75, 67, 34 |
| HSV | 353, 75, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 16, 22 |
| XYZ | 17.7, 10.3, 4.8 |
| LAB | 38.4, 51.2, 23.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.88 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.05 (fails WCAG AA) |
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