True Red Color – #c81a3a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Slightly cooler than fire-engine red, with just enough pink to feel modern. True red color (#c81a3a) is what most fashion brands mean when they say red lipstick. Bold on its own, unbeatable next to black or navy.

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#c81a3a
True Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color True Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #c81a3a |
| RGB | rgb(200,26,58) |
| HSL | hsl(349,77%,44.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 87, 71, 22 |
| HSV | 349, 87, 78 |
| RGB % | 78, 10, 23 |
| XYZ | 25, 13.3, 5.3 |
| LAB | 43.2, 65.1, 29.1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 87% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.66 (fails WCAG AA) |
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