Sizzling Red Color – #ff3855: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Sizzling Red color hex code is #ff3855, and it is composed of 100% red, 22% green and 33% blue.
Sizzling Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 78% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Sizzling Red color (#ff3855) against dark backgrounds.

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Sizzling Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Sizzling Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff3855 |
| RGB | rgb(255,56,85) |
| HSL | hsl(351,100%,61%) |
| CMYK | 0, 78, 67, 0 |
| HSV | 351, 78, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 22, 33 |
| XYZ | 44.3, 24.7, 11 |
| LAB | 56.8, 74, 32.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 78% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.53 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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