Red Contrast Color – #b33234: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Red Contrast color hex code is #b33234, and it is composed of 70% red, 20% green and 20% blue.
Red Contrast is a dark, bright, and warm color at 72% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.14:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Red Contrast color (#b33234) against light backgrounds.

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Red Contrast Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Red Contrast, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b33234 |
| RGB | rgb(179,50,52) |
| HSL | hsl(359,56.3%,44.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 72, 71, 30 |
| HSV | 359, 72, 70 |
| RGB % | 70, 20, 20 |
| XYZ | 20.4, 12.1, 4.5 |
| LAB | 41.4, 52.1, 29.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 72% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.42 (fails WCAG AA) |
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