Red Tape Color – #cc1133: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Red tape got its name from the red ribbon English clerks tied around legal papers, and Red Tape color is that bold, slightly cool red. The hex #cc1133 slips in some blue, 51, so it leans crimson. Think sealing wax, court files and a stamp that says denied.

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#cc1133
Red Tape Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Red Tape:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #cc1133 |
| RGB | rgb(204,17,51) |
| HSL | hsl(349,84.6%,43.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 92, 75, 20 |
| HSV | 349, 92, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 7, 20 |
| XYZ | 25.7, 13.5, 4.4 |
| LAB | 43.5, 67, 34 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 92% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 5.68 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 3.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
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