Samba Color – #aa262b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Samba color hex code is #aa262b, and it is composed of 67% red, 15% green and 17% blue.
Samba is a dark, bright, and warm color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.95:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Samba color (#aa262b) against light backgrounds.

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Samba Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Samba, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #aa262b |
| RGB | rgb(170,38,43) |
| HSL | hsl(358,63.5%,40.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 78, 75, 33 |
| HSV | 358, 78, 67 |
| RGB % | 67, 15, 17 |
| XYZ | 17.7, 10.1, 3.3 |
| LAB | 38, 52.7, 30.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.02 (fails WCAG AA) |









