Subdue Red Color – #ccb8b3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Subdue Red color hex code is #ccb8b3, and it is composed of 80% red, 72% green and 70% blue.
Subdue Red is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.9:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Subdue Red color (#ccb8b3) against dark backgrounds.

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Subdue Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Subdue Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ccb8b3 |
| RGB | rgb(204,184,179) |
| HSL | hsl(12,19.7%,75.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 12, 20 |
| HSV | 12, 12, 80 |
| RGB % | 80, 72, 70 |
| XYZ | 50.2, 50.4, 49.7 |
| LAB | 76.3, 6.3, 5.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.9 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 11.07 (passes WCAG AA) |
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