Red Herring Color – #dd1144: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Red Herring color hex code is #dd1144, and it is composed of 87% red, 7% green and 27% blue.
Red Herring is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 92% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.96:1 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 Herring color (#dd1144) against light backgrounds.

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Red Herring Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Red Herring, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #dd1144 |
| RGB | rgb(221,17,68) |
| HSL | hsl(345,85.7%,46.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 92, 69, 13 |
| HSV | 345, 92, 87 |
| RGB % | 87, 7, 27 |
| XYZ | 31.1, 16.2, 7 |
| LAB | 47.2, 72, 28.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 92% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.24 (fails WCAG AA) |
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