Racing Red Color – #c21727: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Racing Red color hex code is #c21727, and it is composed of 76% red, 9% green and 15% blue.
Racing Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 88% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.09:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Racing Red color (#c21727) against light backgrounds.

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Racing Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Racing Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c21727 |
| RGB | rgb(194,23,39) |
| HSL | hsl(354,78.8%,42.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 88, 80, 24 |
| HSV | 354, 88, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 9, 15 |
| XYZ | 22.9, 12.2, 3.1 |
| LAB | 41.5, 63.1, 38.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 88% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.09 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
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