True Crimson Color – #a22042: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The True Crimson color hex code is #a22042, and it is composed of 64% red, 13% green and 26% blue.
True Crimson is a dark, bright, and warm color at 80% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.44:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the True Crimson color (#a22042) against light backgrounds.

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True Crimson Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color True Crimson, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a22042 |
| RGB | rgb(162,32,66) |
| HSL | hsl(344,67%,38%) |
| CMYK | 0, 80, 59, 36 |
| HSV | 344, 80, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 13, 26 |
| XYZ | 16.4, 9.1, 6 |
| LAB | 36.2, 53.5, 13.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 80% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.44 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.82 (fails WCAG AA) |
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