Traffic Red Color – #ff1c1c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Traffic Red color hex code is #ff1c1c, and it is composed of 100% red, 11% green and 11% blue.
Traffic Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 89% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Traffic Red color (#ff1c1c) against dark backgrounds.

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Traffic Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Traffic Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff1c1c |
| RGB | rgb(255,28,28) |
| HSL | hsl(0,100%,55.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 89, 89, 0 |
| HSV | 0, 89, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 11, 11 |
| XYZ | 41.9, 22.2, 3.2 |
| LAB | 54.2, 77.8, 59.4 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 89% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.86 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
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