Scab Red Color – #8b0000: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Scab Red color hex code is #8b0000, and it is composed of 55% red, 0% green and 0% blue.
Scab Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 10.01:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scab Red color (#8b0000) against light backgrounds.

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Scab Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scab Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b0000 |
| RGB | rgb(139,0,0) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,27.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 100, 45 |
| HSV | 0, 100, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 0, 0 |
| XYZ | 10.6, 5.5, 0.5 |
| LAB | 28.1, 50.5, 41.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 10.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
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