Tartan Red Color – #b1282a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Tartan Red color hex code is #b1282a, and it is composed of 69% red, 16% green and 16% blue.
Tartan Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 77% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.55:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Tartan Red color (#b1282a) against light backgrounds.

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Tartan Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Tartan Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b1282a |
| RGB | rgb(177,40,42) |
| HSL | hsl(359,63.1%,42.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 77, 76, 31 |
| HSV | 359, 77, 69 |
| RGB % | 69, 16, 16 |
| XYZ | 19.3, 11, 3.3 |
| LAB | 39.6, 54.3, 33.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 77% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.55 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.21 (fails WCAG AA) |
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