Scarlet Color – #ff2400: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Scarlet color hex code is #ff2400, and it is composed of 100% red, 14% green and 0% blue.
Scarlet is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Scarlet color (#ff2400) against dark backgrounds.

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Scarlet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Scarlet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff2400 |
| RGB | rgb(255,36,0) |
| HSL | hsl(8,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 86, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 8, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 14, 0 |
| XYZ | 41.9, 22.5, 2.1 |
| LAB | 54.6, 76.4, 68 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.5 (passes WCAG AA) |
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