Poppy Color – #c23c47: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Poppy color hex code is #c23c47, and it is composed of 76% red, 24% green and 28% blue.
Poppy is a dark, bright, and warm color at 69% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.21:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Poppy color (#c23c47) against light backgrounds.

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Poppy Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Poppy, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c23c47 |
| RGB | rgb(194,60,71) |
| HSL | hsl(355,52.8%,49.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 69, 63, 24 |
| HSV | 355, 69, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 24, 28 |
| XYZ | 25, 15.2, 7.6 |
| LAB | 45.9, 53.5, 24.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 69% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.21 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.03 (fails WCAG AA) |
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