Red Velvet Color – #783b38: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Red Velvet color hex code is #783b38, and it is composed of 47% red, 23% green and 22% blue.
Red Velvet is a dark, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.46:1 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 Velvet color (#783b38) against light backgrounds.

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Red Velvet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Red Velvet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #783b38 |
| RGB | rgb(120,59,56) |
| HSL | hsl(3,36.4%,34.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 51, 53, 53 |
| HSV | 3, 53, 47 |
| RGB % | 47, 23, 22 |
| XYZ | 10, 7.4, 4.6 |
| LAB | 32.7, 26.1, 14.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.46 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.48 (fails WCAG AA) |
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