Threatening Red Color – #c30305: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Threatening Red color hex code is #c30305, and it is composed of 76% red, 1% green and 2% blue.
Threatening Red is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 98% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.3:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Threatening Red color (#c30305) against light backgrounds.

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Threatening Red Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Threatening Red:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c30305 |
| RGB | rgb(195,3,5) |
| HSL | hsl(359,97%,38.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 98, 97, 24 |
| HSV | 359, 98, 76 |
| RGB % | 76, 1, 2 |
| XYZ | 22.6, 11.7, 1.2 |
| LAB | 40.7, 65.2, 53.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 98% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.34 (fails WCAG AA) |
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