Poppy Red Color – #dd3845: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Poppy Red color hex code is #dd3845, and it is composed of 87% red, 22% green and 27% blue.
Poppy Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 75% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.44:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Poppy Red color (#dd3845) against dark backgrounds.

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Poppy Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Poppy Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd3845 |
| RGB | rgb(221,56,69) |
| HSL | hsl(355,70.8%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 75, 69, 13 |
| HSV | 355, 75, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 22, 27 |
| XYZ | 32.3, 18.6, 7.5 |
| LAB | 50.2, 63.5, 32.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 75% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.44 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
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